When is the best time to go to Baalbek

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Baalbek, Lebanon. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Baalbek weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Baalbek are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Baalbek January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 138mm 5hrs 11.1hrs

Baalbek's weather in January is typically cool and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baalbek for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Baalbek and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Baalbek with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in January »

February

Baalbek February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 108mm 6hrs 11.8hrs

February in Baalbek is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baalbek for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Baalbek and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Baalbek with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in February »

March

Baalbek March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 91mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Baalbek is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baalbek.

March is in the spring in Baalbek and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Baalbek with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in March »

April

Baalbek April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 50mm 8.4hrs 13.9hrs

Baalbek's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baalbek.

April is in the spring in Baalbek and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Baalbek with around 50mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in April »

May

Baalbek May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 17mm 10.7hrs 14.8hrs

May is a dry month in Baalbek and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baalbek, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Baalbek and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Baalbek with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in May »

June

Baalbek June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 3mm 12.9hrs 11.1hrs

June is a very dry month in Baalbek and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baalbek, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Baalbek and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Baalbek with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in June »

July

Baalbek July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 0mm 13.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Baalbek is generally arid with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baalbek, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Baalbek and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Baalbek with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in July »

August

Baalbek August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 0mm 12.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Baalbek is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baalbek, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Baalbek and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Baalbek with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in August »

September

Baalbek September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 2mm 11hrs 13.9hrs

Baalbek's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Baalbek, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Baalbek and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Baalbek with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in September »

October

Baalbek October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 34mm 8.7hrs 14.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Baalbek and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Baalbek, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Baalbek and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Baalbek with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in October »

November

Baalbek November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 74mm 6.9hrs 11.1hrs

The weather in November in Baalbek is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Baalbek.

November is in the fall / autumn in Baalbek and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Baalbek with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in November »

December

Baalbek December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 122mm 5.2hrs 11.8hrs

December in Baalbek is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Baalbek for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Baalbek and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Baalbek with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Baalbek weather in December »

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Baalbek weather stats

Baalbek weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.8°C 83.8°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 13.2hrs
Coldest month: January 8°C 46.4°F
Wettest month: January 138mm 5.4ins
Warmest sea: August 28.2°C 82.8°F
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