February · Lebanon
Best time to visit Baalbek in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baalbek in February
Average temperature 4°C, 75 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Baalbek scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 8 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.
February in Baalbek: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 75 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Baalbek — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baalbek in February?
- In February, Baalbek averages 4°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Baalbek?
- February earns a 5.2/10 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 February?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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