Climate Insights for Barja

Chouf District, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon

Hottest
August
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
February
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
January
144 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 616 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 144 mm of rainfall. Barja is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Barja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 24.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.7 in of rainfall. Barja is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°FebMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°MarMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 9°AprMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°JunMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 22°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°DecMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°F
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Temperatures in Barja vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Barja vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 144mmFebPrecipitation: 105mmMarPrecipitation: 98mmAprPrecipitation: 42mmMayPrecipitation: 17mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmNovPrecipitation: 58mmDecPrecipitation: 120mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inDecPrecipitation: 4.7in
Precipitation

Barja is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 616 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 144 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 143 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Barja is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.6 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Barja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Barja is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan11°52°F
Feb11°52°F
Mar14°57°F
Apr17°63°F
May21°70°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec13°55°F

The best time to visit Barja is during April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Barja is during April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C45 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h6 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C49 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h5 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C67 °F
29 °C83 °F
7 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C49 °F
18 °C64 °F
9 km/h5 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in