Beirut, Lebanon Weather
Beirut hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is about 6°F (3°C) below the typical July high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Beirut weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Beirut looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 79°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Beirut 14-day forecast
About the weather in Beirut
Located in Lebanon, Beirut experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 89°F (31°C) in August and dip to about 61°F (16°C) in January, with around 28.7 inches (729 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Beirut weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 89°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 61°F (16°C)
- Record high: 106°F (41°C) · Record low: 30°F (-1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean - hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 89°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows around 50°F (10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 106°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 30°F (-1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.1 inches (181 mm) of rain over 14 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.4 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Beirut is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Beirut is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Beirut is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Beirut is mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Beirut by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 50° | 14 | 7.1 in | 8.0 h/day | 69% |
| February | 63° | 50° | 9 | 4.7 in | 8.8 h/day | 69% |
| March | 66° | 53° | 13 | 4.5 in | 9.8 h/day | 70% |
| April | 72° | 58° | 7 | 1.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 67% |
| May | 79° | 65° | 5 | 1.0 in | 12.7 h/day | 62% |
| June | 83° | 71° | 2 | 0.3 in | 13.3 h/day | 64% |
| July | 88° | 76° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.4 h/day | 63% |
| August | 89° | 77° | 0 | 0.1 in | 12.8 h/day | 65% |
| September | 86° | 74° | 2 | 0.2 in | 11.5 h/day | 64% |
| October | 81° | 69° | 5 | 1.3 in | 10.4 h/day | 62% |
| November | 74° | 60° | 9 | 2.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 61% |
| December | 66° | 54° | 11 | 5.1 in | 7.7 h/day | 67% |