The ever-intriguing Beirut
Everything you hear about Beirut is true and it's a fact that you will not get bored in this fascinating capital. The best travel time for Beirut is from October to May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year in Jiyeh (Mount Lebanon), Lebanon.
These figures come from monthly climatological averages showing that Jiyeh sees peak wind speeds of 3 m/s (6 knots) during its windiest period and minimum speeds of 2 m/s (4 knots) during its calmest season.
In March, August, September, October, November and December you will experiences an 2 m/s (4 knots) average wind speed, creating pleasant light breeze conditions. Daily variations include nearly windless periods alternating with moderate breezes on some days. When winds reach the 2 m/s (4 knots) average, you'll notice a soft touch of air movement and gentle leaf motion. This translates to approximately 7.2 kilometers per hour or 4.5 miles per hour. This level of wind is typically not disruptive, making it comfortable to be outside most days.
Wind speeds reach an average of 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, February, April, May, June and July; these are statistically the windiest months. This means that on some days, the air is a fair and normal breeze. There might be stronger days with winds of up to 6 m/s (12 knots).
For more detailed information about Jiyeh’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Jiyeh climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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