Best time to visit the Lebanon

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When is the best time to visit Lebanon?

The best time to visit Lebanon (Beirut) is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lebanon (Beirut)15
    Jan
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lebanon (Beirut)16
    Feb
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lebanon (Beirut)18
    Mar
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lebanon (Beirut)21
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lebanon (Beirut)25
    May
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lebanon (Beirut)27
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lebanon (Beirut)30
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lebanon (Beirut)30
    Aug
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lebanon (Beirut)29
    Sep
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lebanon (Beirut)26
    Oct
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lebanon (Beirut)21
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lebanon (Beirut)16
    Dec

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The weather guide for Lebanon (Beirut) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Lebanon weather overview

Lebanon in the Eastern Mediterranean has two mountain ranges and a remarkably varied climate. On its coast, summers are hot and muggy, while autumn and winter can bring prolonged periods of cloud and rain interspersed with bright spells. Inland, along the narrow Bekaa Valley, summers are hotter and dryer and winters cooler than on the coast, with less rainfall.

Up in the mountains, summers are delightfully sunny and crisp and winter snows lie for many months so, in the spring, it is possible to ski one day and sunbathe on the balmy Mediterranean coast the next (the Lebanese say you can do both in a day but you'd need an extremely fast car or, preferably, a helicopter!).

The best times to visit are in the spring and autumn when the weather is warm and sunny but humidity is not too high, although the hot Khamsin winds can sometimes make life unpleasant.

What to pack for Lebanon weather

Light clothes are fine in the summer unless you are going into the mountains. Take warmer clothing and be prepared for rain in the winter months.

Which is the hottest month in the Lebanon?

The hottest time of year in Beirut, Lebanon is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in the Lebanon?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Beirut, Lebanon with 161mm on average. There are normally 15 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Lebanon?

The sunniest time of year in Beirut, Lebanon is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in the Lebanon?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Beirut, Lebanon in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

Lebanon travel features

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