December · Lebanon
Best time to visit Baalbek in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baalbek in December
Average temperature 6°C, 126 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Baalbek scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 126 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Baalbek's Roman temples of Jupiter and Bacchus rank among the largest classical ruins in the Levant. Best window: April-June and September-October.
December in Baalbek — the hardest end of the year
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 126 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baalbek in December?
- In December, Baalbek averages 6°C, 126 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Baalbek?
- December earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Baalbek in December?
- Expect about 126 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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