South Governorate Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Governorate, Lebanon in August.

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Soûr Jezzîne Saïda

Planning a trip to South Governorate, Lebanon this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in South Governorate in August

South Governorate, Lebanon is a region in Lebanon. August in South Governorate generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Soûr. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in South Governorate, Lebanon. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.5 mm (0.2 in) in Soûr.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Soûr enjoys approximately 378 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore South Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Governorate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Soûr)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April21°C (70°F) May24°C (75°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September28°C (82°F) October26°C (79°F) November23°C (73°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Governorate in August

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

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 South Governorate

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in South Governorate, Lebanon?

Temperature range in South Governorate (August)

Precipitation variation in South Governorate (August)

Soûr

In August Soûr generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
384 hours
378 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Jezzîne

In August Jezzîne generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
361 hours
333 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Saïda

In August Saïda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
361 hours
333 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Governorate, in Lebanon.

In our records: Lebanon August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Lebanon in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Lebanon reached 44°C (111°F) in Riyaq on August 6, 1987.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Governorate in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Soûr 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Jezzîne 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Saïda 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 3.3 mm (0.1 in)

South Governorate weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Governorate, Lebanon in August?

South Governorate, Lebanon typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Soûr average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South Governorate, Lebanon in August?

In Soûr, the average daytime high in August is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does South Governorate, Lebanon get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Governorate, Lebanon during August, with Soûr averaging close to 4.5 mm (0.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit South Governorate, Lebanon?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit South Governorate, Lebanon with overall perfect weather in Soûr. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Soûr. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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