Climate Insights for Beirut

The climate in Beirut is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 691mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 173mm of rainfall. Beirut 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 10°C.

Beirut sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Beirut is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 691mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 173mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 173mm 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.

Beirut is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Beirut, which began on June 21, 2026. Beirut is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Beirut 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 29mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Beirut 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.