January · Lebanon
Best time to visit Beirut in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Beirut in January
Average temperature 14°C, 163 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 163 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Beirut scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 163 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
January in Beirut: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 163 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Beirut in January?
- In January, Beirut averages 14°C, 163 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Beirut?
- January earns a 6.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 163 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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