When is the best time to go to Beirut

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Beirut, 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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Beirut weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Beirut 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

Beirut January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 161mm 5.1hrs 11.1hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Beirut during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Beirut and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Beirut with around 161mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in January »

February

Beirut February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 123mm 6.1hrs 11.8hrs

February in Beirut is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in Beirut and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Beirut with around 123mm 4.8 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in February »

March

Beirut March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 99mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Beirut is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Beirut and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Beirut with around 99mm 3.9 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.

Beirut weather in March »

April

Beirut April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 45mm 8.4hrs 13.8hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Beirut and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Beirut with around 45mm 1.8 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in April »

May

Beirut May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 12mm 10.6hrs 14.8hrs

May is a dry month in Beirut and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Beirut and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Beirut with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in May »

June

Beirut June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 1mm 12.5hrs 11.1hrs

The climate in Beirut during June can be summarized as warm and very dry.

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

June is in the summer in Beirut and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Beirut with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in June »

July

Beirut July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 12.4hrs 11.8hrs

July in Beirut is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Beirut and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Beirut 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.

Beirut weather in July »

August

Beirut August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 11.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Beirut is characteristically hot and very dry.

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

August is in the summer in Beirut and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Beirut 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 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in August »

September

Beirut September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 2mm 10.4hrs 13.8hrs

Beirut's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Beirut and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Beirut 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in September »

October

Beirut October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 39mm 8.7hrs 14.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Beirut and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Beirut and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Beirut with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Beirut weather in October »

November

Beirut November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 91mm 7.1hrs 11.1hrs

The weather in November in Beirut is characteristically mild 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 Beirut.

November is in the fall / autumn in Beirut and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Beirut with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in November »

December

Beirut December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 149mm 5.3hrs 11.8hrs

December in Beirut is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the winter in Beirut and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Beirut with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Beirut weather in December »

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Beirut weather stats

Beirut weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.8°C 85.6°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 12.4hrs
Coldest month: January 13.4°C 56.1°F
Wettest month: January 161mm 6.3ins
Warmest sea: August 28°C 82.4°F
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