Best Time to Visit
🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
16°
8°
Good
Feb
16°
8°
Good
Mar
19°
10°
Good
Apr
22°
13°
Great
May
26°
16°
Great
Jun
29°
20°
Great
Jul
31°
22°
Great
Aug
31°
23°
Great
Sep
30°
21°
Great
Oct
27°
18°
Great
Nov
22°
13°
Great
Dec
18°
10°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 8°C | 13 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 16°C | 8°C | 11 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| March | 19°C | 10°C | 10 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 7 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 4 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 29°C | 20°C | 1 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 31°C | 22°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 31°C | 23°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 30°C | 21°C | 1 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 27°C | 18°C | 5 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 8 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| December | 18°C | 10°C | 11 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 22°C high, 13°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 22°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
The least favorable time to visit Beirut is January and February. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
January
Challenges: frequent rain
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
March
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Beirut during the best travel months (May, October, April), when temperatures range from 16°C to 25°C:
Beirut has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is August with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is February at just 16°C. Annual rainfall averages 631mm across approximately 71 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 18 |
| Low °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 129 | 127 | 96 | 46 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 66 | 108 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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