, with very mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers (according to the Köppen classification, Mediterranean climate with hot summer - Csa).
Beirut is a city of 450,000 inhabitants (2,400,000 with the metropolitan area), the capital of Lebanon, located on the Mediterranean coast, at almost 34 degrees north latitude.
, which in this area reach 2,628 meters (8,622 ft) in Mount Sannine. On the first foothills of these mountains, a few kilometers southeast of Beirut, lies
is moderate, since it amounts to 730 millimeters (28.5 inches) per year, however, it is concentrated from October to March, a period during which it can be abundant, to the point that it can sometimes bring flooding to some areas of the city. In the warm season, instead, it almost never rains for a long period, from May to September.
, from December to February, is very mild, with an average January temperature of around 14.5 °C (58 °F). There are sunny periods, however, there are also periods of bad weather, with wind, rain and thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by hail.
, with lows of 4/5 °C (39/41 °F) and highs of 10/12 °C (50/54 °F). In February 1992 there was a day with a maximum of 7 °C (44.5 °F).
Due to its position on a small peninsula, with the first hills belonging to the Lebanese chain nearby, Beirut is protected from cold waves, in fact at night the temperature never drops below freezing, actually, it does not even reach this mark, not even in the coldest periods.
in Beirut is very rare, in fact, an accumulating snowfall has not been seen for decades, although in the last century there have been some, in February 1920, January 1942 (6 cm, lasting two days), February 1950 (three days of snowfall, 5 cm of height) and February 1959 (when the ground remained snow-covered for five hours). However, it can still occasionally snow on the hills east of the city.
, from June to September, is hot, muggy and sunny. The average temperature in August, the hottest month, is 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). The humidity is high, although the sea breeze provides some relief. Rainfall is very rare, especially in July and August, when it basically never rains.
Due to the influence of the sea, temperatures are very stable. However, there may be periods in which the sultry heat is particularly felt.
, brought by the khamsin, the wind that blows from the deserts of Egypt, which however are more likely in spring, and a little less in autumn, and during which the temperature can reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F). In these cases, however, the humidity decreases considerably. The record is 41 °C (106 °F), set in May 2015.
in Beirut is pleasantly warm and allows for long baths, especially from July to September.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
17.8 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.1 °C in January 2015.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
27.9 °C in January 2010.

Precipitation amounts to
154 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.

There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
18.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.9 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
18.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
3.5 °C in February 1997.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
30.5 °C in February 2010.

Precipitation amounts to
127 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.

There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
17.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.6 °C, with a minimum of
12.8 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.2 °C in March 2012.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in March 2018.

Precipitation amounts to
84 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.

There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
17.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.2 °C and a maximum of
23.3 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
7.6 °C in April 1997.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
39.3 °C in April 2008.

Precipitation amounts to
31 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
18.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
26.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
12.6 °C in May 1997.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
41.1 °C in May 2015.

Precipitation amounts to
11 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.

There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
21 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.3 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
28.6 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.2 °C in June 2009.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
37.8 °C in June 2010.

Precipitation amounts to only
1 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
24.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
30.7 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C. However, it dropped to
21.4 °C in July 2007.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
38.5 °C in July 2015.

Precipitation amounts to only
0.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.

There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.3 °C, with a minimum of
25.2 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21.2 °C in August 1995.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
38.4 °C in August 2002.

Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.

There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
28 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
30.3 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
18.1 °C in September 2000.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37.5 °C in September 2006.

Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.

There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
27.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13.7 °C in October 2003.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in October 1998.

Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
25.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.3 °C, with a minimum of
16.7 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.9 °C in November 1995.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33.1 °C in November 2010.

Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.

There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
22.8 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.4 °C, with a minimum of
13 °C and a maximum of
19.8 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
4.9 °C in December 2004.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
29.5 °C in December 1998.

Precipitation amounts to
141 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
19.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.