Climate Insights for Bsharri

The climate in Bsharri is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 541mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 105mm of rainfall. Bsharri 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 61cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Bsharri vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Bsharri is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 541mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 105mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 103mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 61cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Bsharri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Bsharri, which began on June 21, 2026. Bsharri 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 January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Bsharri is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bsharri 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.