West Bekaa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
In West Bekaa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 361 hours of sunshine.
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