Beirut weather in December (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon)

What weather conditions can you expect in Beirut this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Beirut includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Beirut in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 149 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Beirut climate page with graphs.

 

Beirut, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 63%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Lebanon in December

Find out more about the weather in Lebanon and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Beirut, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Beirut.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Lebanon? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Lebanon. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.