Beirut · SummerMonth summary
Beirut weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Beirut in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.9h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Beirut in August: 31°C and 12.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Beirut in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Beirut sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 10°C | 17°C | 45% | 5.5 | 9.2h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 17°C | 33% | 4.2 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 12°C | 18°C | 40% | 3.8 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 22°C | 23% | 1.3 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 18°C | 25°C | 15% | 0.8 | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 28°C | 7% | 0.2 | 13.4h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 25°C | 31°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 25°C | 31°C | 1% | 0.1 | 12.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 24°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.2 | 11.4h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 27°C | 15% | 1.0 | 10.9h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 23°C | 27% | 2.3 | 9.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 12°C | 19°C | 40% | 4.6 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Beirut averages 31°C, 1% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Beirut in August
Is August a good time to visit Beirut?
August is an excellent time to visit Beirut (score 8.9/10). With 31°C, 12.9h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Beirut in August?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.9h/day.
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