Climate normals · 1970–2000
Beirut Climate
Beirut is a city in Lebanon (04) with a population of about 1,916,100. Its average annual temperature is 19.8°C (68°F), with roughly 850 mm of rain per year.
19.8°C
Avg Temp
850
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Beirut Climate
Beirut has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F) and receives about 850 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.8°C
Avg Temp
850
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 55° | 196 mm |
| February | 13° / 56° | 145 mm |
| March | 15° / 59° | 113 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 52 mm |
| May | 21° / 69° | 17 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 1 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 1 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 1 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 5 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 44 mm |
| November | 19° / 65° | 108 mm |
| December | 15° / 59° | 167 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Beirut
The most comfortable months to visit Beirut are typically May, June and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 9°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Beirut are typically May, June and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Beirut, Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C and about 850 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Beirut average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.