Weather in February in Lebanon
Thinking about venturing to Lebanon this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Lebanon in February?
Lebanon has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Baalbeck at 8°C and mild in Soûr at 17°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Soûr and -1°C in Baalbeck.To explore the conditions in Lebanon in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Baalbeck with an average of 80 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Soûr with 179 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Beirut.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 148 hours of sunlight anticipated in Beirut. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Lebanon climate page.
Where to go in Lebanon in February
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Lebanon, check out our Lebanon's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Lebanon?
Beirut
In February Beirut generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Jounieh
In February Jounieh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Jbeil
In February Jbeil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Fārayyā
In February Fārayyā generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bcharré
In February Bcharré generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Lebanon?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Beirut, February may not be the ideal time to visit Lebanon.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Beirut. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Lebanon.
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