Weather in May in Lebanon
Are you planning a trip a to Lebanon in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Lebanon in May?
May in Lebanon generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Baalbeck to 26°C in Beirut. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Beirut and 10°C in Baalbeck.For a closer look at conditions across Lebanon, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tripoli with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in Al Arz with 31 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 312 hours of sunshine in Beirut. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Lebanon climate page.
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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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Lebanon?
Beirut
In May Beirut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jounieh
In May Jounieh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jbeil
In May Jbeil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Fārayyā
In May Fārayyā generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bcharré
In May Bcharré generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Lebanon?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Lebanon with overall perfect weather in Beirut.
On average, the best time to visit Lebanon is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally 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.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Lebanon? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Lebanon.
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