Climate Insights for Qaraoun

Western Beqaa District, Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon

Hottest
August
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
January
132 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Qaraoun is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 602 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 132 mm of rainfall. Qaraoun 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Qaraoun is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 23.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.2 in of rainfall. Qaraoun 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°MarMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°AprMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°JunMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°JulMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°OctMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°NovMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°DecMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°F
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Temperatures in Qaraoun vary considerably across the year, with a 29°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 24°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 11°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 Qaraoun vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 3mm
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0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1in
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Qaraoun is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 602 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 131 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 48cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 24cm.Qaraoun is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.2 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Qaraoun is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Qaraoun is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb7°44°F
Mar10°50°F
Apr14°57°F
May18°65°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov13°55°F
Dec8°47°F

The best time to visit Qaraoun 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 10 mm 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 best time to visit Qaraoun is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Qaraoun 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qaraoun 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
2 °C35 °F
11 °C51 °F
7 km/h4 mph
132 mm5.2 in
24 cm9 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
97 mm3.8 in
16 cm6 in
Mar
5 °C40 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
96 mm3.8 in
5 cm2 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
105 mm4.1 in
3 cm1 in