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West Bekaa Climate by Month

The climate in West Bekaa is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In West Bekaa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, West Bekaa receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 640 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 1 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 West Bekaa. 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

Data from: Beirut, Lebanon (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Beirut, Lebanon (32 KM, 19 Miles).

The best time of year to visit West Bekaa in Lebanon

During the months of May and October 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 West Bekaa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in West Bekaa?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in West Bekaa?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in West Bekaa?
    February tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in West Bekaa?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in West Bekaa?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 361 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for West Bekaa

    Sat   Dec 14
    11°C | 0°C
    E 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 1°C
    E 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    13°C | 1°C
    W 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain