Beirut · WinterMonth summary
Beirut weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Beirut in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Not the best window: 45% rain risk and 9.2h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Beirut in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In January, Beirut sees 17°C during the day with 9.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Beirut averages 17°C, 45% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -38%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Beirut in January
Is January a good time to visit Beirut?
January is an acceptable time for Beirut (score 6.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Beirut in January?
With 17°C max and 9.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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