December · Lebanon
Best time to visit Beirut in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Beirut in December
Average temperature 16°C, 78 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Beirut scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Beirut's Corniche runs past Pigeon Rocks toward a center rebuilt around Martyrs' Square, with mountains close behind.
December is one of the strongest months in Beirut (4th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Beirut at 8.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind May at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Beirut — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Beirut in December?
- In December, Beirut averages 16°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Beirut?
- December earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Beirut in December?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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