Climate Insights for Deir Al Qamar
Chouf District, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon
Climate Overview
The climate in Deir Al Qamar 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. Deir Al Qamar 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 Deir Al Qamar 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. Deir Al Qamar 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
Temperatures in Deir Al Qamar 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 Deir Al Qamar 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
Deir Al Qamar 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.Deir Al Qamar 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
Deir Al Qamar 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.Deir Al Qamar 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
The best time to visit Deir Al Qamar 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 Deir Al Qamar 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 Deir Al Qamar 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 Deir Al Qamar 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.