Beirut · WinterMonth summary
Beirut weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 63°F
🌧 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: Beirut in January is possible but June offers a score of 9.8/10 vs 6.6.
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
In January, Beirut sees 17°F 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 °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 January, Beirut averages 63°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 63°F max and 9.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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