Quick decision
When to visit Beirut?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (45%)
📅 Best score
9.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Lebanese cuisineYear-round — mezze, manoushe, Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael restaurants.
Cedars & Qadisha ValleyMay–Oct — ancient UNESCO cedar forest, spectacular gorge, hiking.
Byblos & BaalbekApr–Oct — Phoenician cities and colossal Roman temples.
Batroun & TyreJun–Sep — northern coast beaches, Tyre and its seaside ruins.
Monthly climate data
Beirut weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 26% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 3% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 9.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 27°C, 16% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 39% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 7% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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