The weather in December in Beirut

It's pleasantly warm in December in Beirut with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Beirut. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Beirut, Lebanon. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2020, Beirut reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Beirut is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Beirut

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Beirut. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Beirut New York
Average temperature 20°C 9°C
Max. temperature 23°C 12°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 109 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 14 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Beirut with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 14°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Beirut is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Beirut, Lebanon. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Beirut

Temperature in December in Beirut over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Beirut, Lebanon. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Beirut

Total precipitation in December in Beirut over the years

Daily UV index in December in Beirut

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Beirut, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Beirut by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Beirut. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.