What’s the climate like in Lebanon?
The current climate in Lebanon features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lebanon in recent years was 42°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in February 2015.
On average, Lebanon receives 618 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Lebanon is based on weather data from Beirut. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Lebanon to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Lebanon?
The best time to visit Lebanon for sunny weather is March through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lebanon. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lebanon
The climate table of Lebanon shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 148 | 140 | 78 | 38 | 15 | 3,7 | 0,4 | 0,7 | 2,9 | 29 | 53 | 109 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
- Precipitation: 618 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,4 mm in July, 0,7 mm in August and 2,9 mm in September
- Wettest months: 148 mm in January, 140 mm in February and 109 mm in December
Weather experiences in Lebanon
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January in Lebanon offered a surprisingly mild winter escape... more
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Average Temperature per Month in Lebanon
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lebanon. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lebanon
This graph shows how much rainfall Lebanon gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lebanon
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lebanon. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lebanon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lebanon. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lebanon
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lebanon over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Lebanon
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January in Lebanon offered a surprisingly mild winter escape. Light snowfall in the higher elevations made for beautiful scenery. The coastal areas were cooler, but sunny. Still, I missed the summer heat.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Lebanon by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lebanon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
