When is the best time to visit Lebanon?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Baalbek: May & June; Beirut: May & April; Byblos: May & April.

Which month is best overall in Lebanon?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Lebanon, the strongest months are May, April, October. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Lebanon does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Lebanon: Baalbek, Beirut, Byblos.

How are the Lebanon travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Lebanon: Weather by Month

01 · Lebanon

About Lebanon

Lebanon compresses a Mediterranean shoreline, terraced hills and high mountains into a very small country. Beirut and Byblos line the coast, the Bekaa Valley holds the Roman ruins of Baalbek, and the Chouf and the cedar groves offer hiking and cool air. Spring and autumn are the most balanced seasons for coast and mountains together; summer is hot and humid by the sea but comfortable higher up, and winter brings rain on the coast and snow in the mountains.

Did you know?

Lebanon has ski resorts within two hours of the Mediterranean, and it is possible to ski and swim on the same day.
Byblos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, settled in the Neolithic period.
The cedar on the national flag has been a symbol for thousands of years, and forests survive in a few high reserves.

Weather

Lebanon: weather by month

Warmest month: July (27°C). Wettest: December (146 mm). Best overall score: May (10.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	12°C	127 mm	3	5.6/10
February	12°C	93 mm	8	6.5/10
March	13°C	55 mm	17	8.4/10
April	19°C	61 mm	28	9.2/10
May	21°C	9 mm	31	10.0/10
June	25°C	2 mm	30	8.6/10
July	27°C	0 mm	31	7.7/10
August	27°C	0 mm	31	7.9/10
September	25°C	3 mm	27	8.4/10
October	23°C	10 mm	17	9.2/10
November	18°C	60 mm	7	7.9/10
December	15°C	146 mm	3	5.8/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 5.6/10 in January to 10.0/10 in May; the safest picks are May, April, October.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 21°C and 9 mm of rain in May, with roughly 31 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in May. For better value, April scores 9.2/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Lebanon

Lebanon. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Lebanon?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Baalbek: May & June; Beirut: May & April; Byblos: May & April.
Which month is best overall in Lebanon?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Lebanon, the strongest months are May, April, October. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Lebanon does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Lebanon: Baalbek, Beirut, Byblos.
How are the Lebanon travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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