West Bekaa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In West Bekaa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C (52°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in August to around 1°C (34°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, West Bekaa receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 640 mm (25 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1 mm (0.04 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our West Bekaa Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in West Bekaa.

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