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Average Monthly Sunshine in Lebanon (OR)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Seasonal sunshine in Lebanon varies. It peaks at 353 hours in July and drops to 76 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2476 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Lebanon enjoys an average of 2476 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

November, Lebanon’s wettest month, receives 9.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Lebanon (OR)?

Sun   Dec 22
13°C | 6°C
S 5 m/s
9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Mon   Dec 23
14°C | 6°C
E 5 m/s
11 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
11°C | 6°C
SW 3 m/s
6.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

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