Best time to go to Lebanon for a perfect weather and where to go?
When is the best time to go to Lebanon?
When is the best time to go to Lebanon? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In Lebanon, the weather is good everywhere in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- The weather is good all year in Beirut
- On average, the warmest months in Beirut are June, July, August and September, and the coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months in this city are January and December
- The cities with the best climate are Beirut, Tripoli (Lebanon), Batroun, Tyr, Halba and Sidon, with good weather at least 11 months a year
- The best months for swimming in Beirut are July, August and September
Where and when to go based on the weather?
Beqaa Valley
Ksara, Baalbek...
Mount Lebanon
Beirut, Byblos, Jounieh...
North of Lebanon
Tripoli (Lebanon), Batroun, Halba...
South of Lebanon
Tyr, Sidon...
To get all the information about the climate and weather in Lebanon for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:
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Best time to travel to Lebanon by cities
Temperatures and rainfall in Lebanon
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Lebanon and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Beirut, Tripoli (Lebanon), Baalbek, Batroun and Byblos, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lebanon
Find out when Lebanon has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Lebanon
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, October and November. The number of visitors to Lebanon is high in: June, July, August, September and December.
- Very low season in Lebanon: January, February, March, April and November.
- Low season in Lebanon: May and October.
- High season in Lebanon: June, September and December.
- Peak season in Lebanon: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Lebanon month by month
Average price for flights to Lebanon
A return flight between Montreal and Beirut is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 974 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 583 more for your airline ticket to Beirut if you go in july.
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Where to go in Lebanon?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
Beirut | 16°C | 17°C | 19°C | 22°C | 25°C | 27°C | 29°C | 30°C | 29°C | 27°C | 23°C | 19°C |
Tripoli (Lebanon) | 17°C | 18°C | 19°C | 22°C | 25°C | 28°C | 30°C | 31°C | 30°C | 27°C | 23°C | 19°C |
Baalbek | 8°C | 10°C | 13°C | 18°C | 23°C | 26°C | 29°C | 29°C | 26°C | 22°C | 16°C | 11°C |
Batroun | 17°C | 18°C | 19°C | 22°C | 25°C | 28°C | 30°C | 31°C | 30°C | 27°C | 23°C | 19°C |
Byblos | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C | 21°C | 26°C | 29°C | 32°C | 32°C | 30°C | 26°C | 21°C | 16°C |
Jounieh | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C | 21°C | 26°C | 29°C | 32°C | 32°C | 30°C | 26°C | 21°C | 16°C |
Ksara | 8°C | 10°C | 13°C | 18°C | 23°C | 26°C | 29°C | 29°C | 26°C | 22°C | 16°C | 11°C |
Tyr | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C | 22°C | 26°C | 29°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 27°C | 21°C | 16°C |
Halba | 17°C | 18°C | 19°C | 22°C | 25°C | 28°C | 30°C | 31°C | 30°C | 27°C | 23°C | 19°C |
Sidon | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C | 22°C | 26°C | 29°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 27°C | 21°C | 16°C |
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About Lebanon
What can I do in Lebanon?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Lebanon reliable?
Climate data for Lebanon has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Lebanon allows us to determine the average for each month in Beirut, Tripoli (Lebanon), Baalbek, Batroun, Byblos, Jounieh, Ksara, Tyr, and 2 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.