Lebanon weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Lebanon in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Lebanon in January?
In January, Lebanon experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Baalbeck at 7°C to moderate in Soûr at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Soûr and -2°C in Baalbeck. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Lebanon where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Baalbeck with an average of 79 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Soûr with 201 mm. Beirut enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Lebanon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lebanon's yearly weather, check out our Lebanon climate page.
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Average weather in Beirut
In January 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.
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Average weather in Jounieh
In January Jounieh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jbeil
In January 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.
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Average weather in Fārayyā
In January Fārayyā generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bcharré
In January Bcharré generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Lebanon?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Lebanon with often unpleasant weather in Beirut.
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 months of January and February tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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