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Weather in January in Mount Lebanon

Considering a trip to Mount Lebanon this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Mount Lebanon in January?

Mount Lebanon is a region in Lebanon. January in Mount Lebanon generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Afqā at 10°C to mild in Beirut at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Beirut and 1°C in Afqā. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Mount Lebanon that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mount Lebanon, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Afqā with an average of 119 mm to high rainfall in Jiyeh with 158 mm.

Average sunshine

Beirut enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a more detailed look at Mount Lebanon's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mount Lebanon climate page.

Where to go in Mount Lebanon in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Mount Lebanon on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Lebanon, check out our Mount Lebanon's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mount Lebanon?

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.

Beirut
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
24°C 
15°C 
2,964 hours 
715 mm 
78 days 
poor 
January January
16°C 
8°C 
133 hours 
141 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
148 hours 
148 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Beirut

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.

Jounieh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
14°C 
2,964 hours 
722 mm 
80 days 
poor 
January January
14°C 
7°C 
133 hours 
140 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
148 hours 
148 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Jounieh

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.

Jbeil
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
15°C 
2,964 hours 
759 mm 
80 days 
poor 
January January
14°C 
8°C 
133 hours 
148 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
8°C 
148 hours 
151 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Jbeil

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.

Fārayyā
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
10°C 
656 mm 
79 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
1°C 
123 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
130 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Fārayyā

Kfardebian

In January Kfardebian 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.

Kfardebian
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
10°C 
653 mm 
79 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
1°C 
123 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
130 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kfardebian

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mount Lebanon, in Lebanon.

Is January the best time to visit Mount Lebanon?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Mount Lebanon with often unpleasant weather in Beirut.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Beirut. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Mount Lebanon.

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