Weather in January in Beirut Governorate
Planning a journey to Beirut Governorate this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Beirut Governorate in January?
Beirut Governorate is a region in Lebanon. January in Beirut Governorate generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Riyaq at 9°C to mild in Beirut at 16°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Beirut and -1°C in Riyaq. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Beirut Governorate with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.To explore the conditions in Beirut Governorate in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Riyaq with an average of 98 mm to high snow/rainfall in Beirut with 141 mm.Average sunshine
Beirut enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Beirut Governorate climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Beirut Governorate?
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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Riyaq
In January Riyaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Beirut Governorate?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Beirut Governorate due to the typically unpleasant weather in Beirut.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Beirut. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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