Climate Insights for Lebanon
Climate Overview
The climate in Lebanon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 591 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 95 mm of rainfall. Lebanon is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Lebanon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 23.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Lebanon is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.
Temperature
Lebanon sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Lebanon sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 79°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Lebanon is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 591 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 20 mm. That's 75 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Lebanon is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. That's 3 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Lebanon 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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Lebanon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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 Lebanon is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Lebanon is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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.