Climate of Beirut, Lebanon
Area-weighted average across Beirut. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Beirut, a subdivision of Lebanon, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 13.4°C / 56.1°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 192 mm / 7.6 in depending on the season (825 mm / 32.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.4°C56.1°F | 192 mm7.6″ | — |
| February | 13.7°C56.7°F | 140 mm5.5″ | — |
| March | 15.2°C59.4°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| April | 18°C64.4°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.8°C69.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.8°C74.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 26.7°C80.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23°C73.4°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| November | 18.9°C66°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| December | 15.2°C59.4°F | 164 mm6.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Beirut?
The best months to visit Beirut, Lebanon for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Beirut?
Beirut, Lebanon has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 13.4°C / 56.1°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 825 mm / 32.5 in, with the wettest month being January (192 mm / 7.6 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Beirut?
The hottest month in Beirut is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Beirut?
The coldest month in Beirut is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 13.4°C / 56.1°F.
When does it rain most in Beirut?
The wettest month in Beirut is January, averaging about 192 mm / 7.6 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in.