Beirut · SummerMonth summary
Beirut weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 88°F
🌧 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°F.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.9/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
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
In the height of summer, Beirut sees high temperatures (31°F). 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 50°F | 63°F | 45% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 50°F | 63°F | 33% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 54°F | 64°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 72°F | 23% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 64°F | 77°F | 15% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 72°F | 82°F | 7% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 77°F | 88°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 77°F | 88°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 75°F | 86°F | 7% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ October | 68°F | 81°F | 15% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 73°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 54°F | 66°F | 40% | 0.2in | 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 88°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 88°F, 12.9h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Beirut in August?
Temperatures reach 88°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.9h/day.
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