Mount Lebanon Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Mount Lebanon, Lebanon in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mount Lebanon in May

Mount Lebanon, Lebanon is a region in Lebanon. May in Mount Lebanon generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Afqā to 26°C (79°F) in Beirut. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Beirut and 12°C (54°F) in Afqā.

To explore the conditions in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Beirut with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to low rainfall in Afqā with 30 mm (1.2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Beirut typically receives 312 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Mount Lebanon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Lebanon - and find the best time to visit. (based on Beirut)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March19°C (66°F) April22°C (72°F) May26°C (79°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October27°C (81°F) November22°C (72°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Lebanon in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mount Lebanon.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mount Lebanon

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon?

Temperature range in Mount Lebanon (May)

Precipitation variation in Mount Lebanon (May)

Beirut

In May Beirut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
312 hours
352 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Beirut →

Jounieh

In May Jounieh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
312 hours
352 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Jounieh →

Jbeil

In May Jbeil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
312 hours
352 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Jbeil →

Fārayyā

In May Fārayyā generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Kfardebian

In May Kfardebian generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mount Lebanon in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Beirut 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Jounieh 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Jbeil 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Aley 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Fārayyā 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Kfardebian 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)

Mount Lebanon weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon in May?

Mount Lebanon, Lebanon typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Beirut average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mount Lebanon, Lebanon in May?

Beirut averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Mount Lebanon, Lebanon get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Beirut averages just 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Mount Lebanon, Lebanon.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mount Lebanon, Lebanon?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Mount Lebanon, Lebanon with overall excellent weather in Beirut.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Beirut. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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