Climate Insights for Tripoli
Tripoli District, North Governorate, Lebanon
Climate Overview
The climate in Tripoli is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 704 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 175 mm of rainfall. Tripoli 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 12°C.The climate in Tripoli is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 27.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.9 in of rainfall. Tripoli 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 53°F.
Temperature
Tripoli sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Tripoli sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 83°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tripoli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 704 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 175 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 174 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.Tripoli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.9 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.9 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
Tripoli is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tripoli is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tripoli is during March, April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 43 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tripoli is during March, April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 53°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tripoli 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 Tripoli 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.