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Beirut Climate by Month

Beirut has a Mediterranean climate characterized by a hot, dry summer, a pleasant autumn and spring, and a cool, rainy winter.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Beirut can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Beirut experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 715 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives high rainfall, averaging 148 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 1.5 mm over 0 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Beirut ranges from 18°C in February to 29°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Beirut in Lebanon

During the months of April, May and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Beirut have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Beirut?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Beirut?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Beirut?
    February tops the wettest month list with 148 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Beirut?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Beirut?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 361 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Beirut

    Sat   Dec 07
    23°C | 16°C
    NW 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Dec 08
    21°C | 15°C
    W 11 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 09
    22°C | 14°C
    W 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain