January · Lebanon
Best time to visit Byblos in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Byblos in January
Average temperature 12°C, 127 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 127 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Byblos scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 127 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Byblos is a Lebanese coastal town with a Crusader castle above Phoenician and Roman ruins and a small harbour.
January in Byblos — workable with trade-offs
January averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 127 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.6/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Byblos in January?
- In January, Byblos averages 12°C, 127 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Byblos?
- January earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Byblos in January?
- Expect about 127 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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