Beirut · SpringMonth summary
Beirut weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Beirut in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Beirut in May: 25°C and 13.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Beirut in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Beirut. Temperatures rise (25°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 May, Beirut averages 25°C, 15% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Beirut in May
Is May a good time to visit Beirut?
May is an excellent time to visit Beirut (score 8.9/10). With 25°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Beirut in May?
With 25°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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