Weather in January in Mount Lebanon
Planning a journey to Mount Lebanon 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 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.
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
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 hours of sunlight expected in Beirut. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mount Lebanon in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mount Lebanon climate page.
Where to go in Mount Lebanon in January
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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