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When is the best time to visit Beirut?
In general the best time to visit Beirut is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in August and it has 18 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Beirut in different months
This is the average weather in Beirut for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +24°C to +28°C.
March, April, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during October.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 33 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 222 mm in January.
Climate in Beirut
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Beirut for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +25°C | +34°C | +35°C | +37°C | +36°C | +36°C | +34°C | +33°C | +37°C | +30°C | +27°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +16°C | +17°C | +20°C | +23°C | +26°C | +28°C | +29°C | +28°C | +25°C | +21°C | +17°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +3°C | +5°C | +6°C | +12°C | +15°C | +19°C | +21°C | +19°C | +13°C | +7°C | +4°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +18°C | +19°C | +20°C | +24°C | +27°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C | +25°C | +22°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 65 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 64 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 222 | 169 | 114 | 57 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 62 | 141 | 204 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Beirut during the whole year:
The hottest month in Beirut is August with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Beirut during the whole year:
Beirut achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +18°C in average.
When can you swim in Beirut?
You can swim in Beirut from May to November:
- In August - September the water is very warm (28°C);
- In June - July the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In May the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Beirut looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Beirut is July with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is November with an average humidity of 61%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Beirut during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 21 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 11 rainy days and 222 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beirut:
What is the hottest month in Beirut?
The hottest month in Beirut is August with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Beirut?
The coldest month in Beirut is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Beirut worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Beirut could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Beirut?
if you're looking to visit Beirut when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 2 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Beirut
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Beirut, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.