Lebanon Weather
🇱🇧 1 city covered · Asia
· Mediterranean climate
Best time to visit
April to June
Weather in Lebanon at a glance
Our Lebanon coverage centers on Beirut, which has a Mediterranean climate. Expect average highs around 89°F (31°C) in August and 61°F (16°C) in January, with about 78 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Beirut - annual average 69°
- Best time to visit: April to June
- Climate type: Mediterranean
The bigger picture
Beirut averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 729 mm (28.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally April to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Beirut climate page.
Live weather across Lebanon today
Lebanon cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 69° | Aug · 89° | Jan · 50° | 78 | 10.8 | 0 |
Lebanon weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 50° | 14 | 8.0 h/day |
| February | 63° | 50° | 9 | 8.8 h/day |
| March | 66° | 53° | 13 | 9.8 h/day |
| April | 72° | 58° | 7 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 79° | 65° | 5 | 12.7 h/day |
| June | 83° | 71° | 2 | 13.3 h/day |
| July | 88° | 76° | 0 | 13.4 h/day |
| August | 89° | 77° | 0 | 12.8 h/day |
| September | 86° | 74° | 2 | 11.5 h/day |
| October | 81° | 69° | 5 | 10.4 h/day |
| November | 74° | 60° | 9 | 9.1 h/day |
| December | 66° | 54° | 11 | 7.7 h/day |
Lebanon weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Lebanon?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Lebanon?
Snow is essentially absent in the Lebanon cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Lebanon like?
The covered cities fall under Mediterranean climate. That means hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters.