May · Lebanon
Best time to visit Baalbek in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baalbek in May
Average temperature 15°C, 8 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Baalbek scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May: the best month of the year in Baalbek
May averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Baalbek at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baalbek in May?
- In May, Baalbek averages 15°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Baalbek?
- May earns a 10.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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