Best Time to Visit Beirut
Lebanon · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Beirut are April, May and June, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Beirut sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 16°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 993mm — January is typically the wettest month (~236mm) and August the driest (~1mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from November to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
11/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
34°C
highest recorded · August 2
+1.5°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 9°C | 236mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 16° / 9°C | 176mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 18° / 11°C | 122mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 22° / 14°C | 46mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 25° / 17°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 28° / 21°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 30° / 23°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 30° / 23°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 29° / 22°C | 8mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 27° / 19°C | 54mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 22° / 15°C | 150mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 18° / 11°C | 177mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Beirut?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Beirut are April, May and June, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Beirut?
- August is typically the hottest month in Beirut, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Beirut?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 236mm of precipitation.