Lebanon · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Beirut is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 236mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Beirut is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 176mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Beirut is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 122mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Beirut is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Beirut is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Beirut is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 3mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Beirut is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Beirut is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Beirut is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 8mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Beirut is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Beirut is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 150mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Beirut is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 177mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket