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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Tripoli is
Mediterranean, with very mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
Tripoli (or Tripoli of the Levant, Ṭrāblus, Ṭarābulus) is a city of 495,000 inhabitants, the capital of the North Lebanon governorate, located on the Mediterranean coast, and at 34 degrees north latitude.
About 20 km (12 mi) to the east are the
mountains of the Lebanon range, with the highest peak,
Qurnat as Sawda', 3,087 meters (10,128 feet) high.
In the vicinity of this mountain, 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level, in the
Cedars Ski Resort, the oldest in the country, the average temperature in January is about 0 °C (32 °F), while that of July and August is 18/19 °C (64/66 °F).
Precipitation in Tripoli is moderate, since it amounts to 850 millimeters (33.5 inches) per year, however, it is concentrated from October to March, a period during which it can be abundant. In summer, instead, it almost never rains.
Winter, from December to February, is very mild, with an average January temperature of around 13 °C (55.5 °F). There are sunny periods, however, there are also periods of bad weather, with wind, rain and thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by hail.
Sometimes there can be
somewhat cold periods, with lows around the freezing point and highs around 10 °C (50 °F). In March 1973, the temperature dropped to -3 °C (26.5 °F).
Snow in Tripoli is very rare, although it is a bit more frequent than in Beirut. Accumulating snowfall occurs approximately every ten years, and the snow tends to melt quickly because the temperature always rises above freezing during the day.
Summer, from June to September, is hot, muggy and sunny. The average temperature in August, the hottest month, is 27.5 °C (81.5 °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.
In addition, there may sometimes be
heat waves, 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 35 °C (95 °F). In these cases, however, the humidity decreases considerably. The heat records from April to October are around 36/38 °C (97/100 °F).
In summer, the
sea in Tripoli is pleasantly warm and allows for long baths, especially from July to September.
Tripoli - Climate data
In Tripoli, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of
12.8 °C, that of the warmest month (August) is of
27.6 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Tripoli - Average temperatures (1994-2020) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | 8.5 | 17 | 12.8 |
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| February | 8.9 | 17.8 | 13.4 |
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| March | 10.8 | 20 | 15.4 |
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| April | 13.3 | 22.7 | 18 |
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| May | 16.7 | 26.1 | 21.4 |
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| June | 20.1 | 29 | 24.6 |
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| July | 22.7 | 31 | 26.9 |
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| August | 23.5 | 31.7 | 27.6 |
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| September | 21.9 | 30.5 | 26.2 |
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| October | 18.4 | 27.6 | 23 |
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| November | 13.5 | 23 | 18.3 |
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| December | 10.1 | 18.9 | 14.5 |
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| Year | 15.7 | 24.7 | 20.15 |
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amounts to
850 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from
0 millimeters in the driest months (July, August) to
195 millimeters in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
Tripoli - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 195 | 13 |
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| February | 119 | 14 |
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| March | 114 | 11 |
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| April | 54 | 6 |
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| May | 16 | 2 |
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| June | 1 | 0 |
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| July | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 0 | 0 |
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| September | 12 | 1 |
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| October | 57 | 6 |
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| November | 108 | 8 |
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| December | 176 | 13 |
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| Year | 850 | 74 |
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Tripoli - Weather by month
Based on the period 1994-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
8.5 °C and a maximum of
17 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.6 °C in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
28.5 °C in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
8.9 °C and a maximum of
17.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.4 °C in February 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
27.8 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
119 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.4 °C, with a minimum of
10.8 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in March 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
34.5 °C in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
114 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
22.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.4 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
38.5 °C in April 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
54 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.4 °C, with a minimum of
16.7 °C and a maximum of
26.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10.7 °C in May 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37.9 °C in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
16 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.6 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
14.6 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
37.4 °C in June 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only
1 mm, distributed over 0 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.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.9 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.9 °C in July 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
37.5 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.1 °C in August 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in September 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
36.3 °C in September 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
12 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
18.4 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
10.4 °C in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38.2 °C in October 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
57 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.1 °C in November 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in November 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
108 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
10.1 °C and a maximum of
18.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.5 °C in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
26.1 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
176 mm, distributed over 13 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.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.