Beirut Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Beirut has a Mediterranean climate characterized by a hot, dry summer, a pleasant autumn and spring, and a cool, rainy winter.
Monthly Temperature in Beirut
Visitors to Beirut can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) in August to around 8°C (46°F) during January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Beirut
Generally, Beirut experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 715 mm (28 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives high rainfall, averaging 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1.5 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Beirut Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Beirut
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Beirut. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.0 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Beirut
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 18°C (64°F) in February to 29°C (84°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Beirut by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Beirut.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 72%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Beirut
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in March, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, April, May, June and July. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Beirut 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Beirut
During March, April, May, June, September, October and November, Beirut experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 30°C (86°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 4 mm (0.2 in) and 102 mm (4 in). Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
