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Best time to visit Lebanon: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are the best months, with coastal highs of 23-30°C and little rain. July and August are hot and humid on the coast (about 31°C) but pleasant in the mountains. Winter brings coastal rain (10-15 rainy days a month) and snow in the mountains for skiing.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 11°C | 13 | low |
| Feb | 17°C | 10°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 18°C | 11°C | 15 | low |
| Apr | 23°C | 15°C | 6 | medium |
| May | 26°C | 19°C | 3 | medium |
| Jun | 28°C | 21°C | 1 | high |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C | 0 | very high |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 30°C | 24°C | 2 | medium |
| Oct | 27°C | 21°C | 4 | medium |
| Nov | 24°C | 17°C | 9 | low |
| Dec | 20°C | 13°C | 10 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from 18°C in March to 26°C in May, and rain drops from 15 days to 3; green mountains and wildflowers.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid on the coast, with highs of 28-31°C and virtually no rain; cooler in the mountains.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm at 27-30°C in September-October, then 24°C in November with the first rains.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and wet on the coast, with highs of 17-20°C and 8-13 rainy days; snow and skiing at Mzaar and the Cedars.
Events worth planning around
- Baalbeck International Festival, July-August in years when it is held (check security advice)
- Byblos International Festival, summer (check dates)
- Beiteddine Festival, summer (check dates)
- Ski season at Mzaar and the Cedars, roughly December to March
When to avoid
Avoid any period when official advice warns against travel. Otherwise, July and August are humid and busy on the coast, and January-February bring the most rain.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Lebanon?
April to June and September to October, when coastal highs are 23-30°C and rain is rare.
Can I ski and swim on the same day in Lebanon?
In March or early April it is sometimes possible, with snow in the mountains and warm days on the coast about 1-2 hours away.
Is Lebanon too hot in summer?
The coast is humid at about 31°C in July-August, but the mountains are much cooler.