March · Lebanon
Best time to visit Baalbek in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baalbek in March
Average temperature 6°C, 45 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Baalbek scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
March in Baalbek — reliably good (8th best month)
March averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 daylight hours.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 8th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baalbek in March?
- In March, Baalbek averages 6°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Baalbek?
- March earns a 7.2/10 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 March?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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