Capital city in Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Beirut weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Beirut
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm and dry. Jul–Aug is hot, humid and busiest with diaspora visitors; Dec–Feb is rainy and cool.
Beirut weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°115 mm
- Feb17°82 mm
- Mar20°43 mm
- Apr23°23 mm
- May27°9 mm
- Jun30°2 mm
- Jul32°0 mm
- Aug33°1 mm
- Sep31°5 mm
- Oct28°23 mm
- Nov23°56 mm
- Dec19°96 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C62°F | 11°C52°F | 115 mm | 72% | Cool |
| February | 17°C63°F | 12°C53°F | 82 mm | 71% | Cool |
| March | 20°C68°F | 13°C56°F | 43 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| April | 23°C74°F | 16°C60°F | 23 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| May | 27°C81°F | 20°C67°F | 9 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 2 mm | 57% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C90°F | 25°C77°F | 0 mm | 59% | Pleasant |
| August | 33°C91°F | 25°C78°F | 1 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 31°C88°F | 24°C75°F | 5 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| October | 28°C82°F | 21°C71°F | 23 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| November | 23°C73°F | 17°C63°F | 56 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| December | 19°C66°F | 13°C56°F | 96 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
Best months across Lebanon
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
| Byblos | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Beirut?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm and dry. Jul–Aug is hot, humid and busiest with diaspora visitors; Dec–Feb is rainy and cool.
When is the rainy season in Beirut?
Rain peaks in January with about 115 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Beirut?
August, with average highs of 33°C (91°F).
How cold does Beirut get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 11°C (52°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
- Lebanon General Security
- AUBMC
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.