Average Monthly Sunshine in Beirut

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Beirut receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Beirut. Expect long, bright days with 361 hours in July and darker periods with just 133 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Beirut serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Beirut’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Beirut enjoys an average of 2964 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

February, Beirut’s wettest month, receives 1.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Beirut Precipitation page.