Beirut & the Bekaa Valley
Roman columns still standing taller than anything built since, a mezze table that keeps arriving long after you thought it was finished, and a coastline backed by mountains you can ski by morning and swim by afternoon.
The best time to visit Beirut & the Bekaa Valley is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 14:34 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
April · high 22°C · rain 52mm · 13.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C63°F | 182mm7.2in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| February | 17°C62°F | 154mm6.1in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| March | 18°C64°F | 147mm5.8in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 22°C71°F | 52mm2.0in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 26°C79°F | 15mm0.6in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 28°C82°F | 8mm0.3in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 31°C88°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| August | 32°C89°F | 3mm0.1in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| September | 30°C87°F | 5mm0.2in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 28°C82°F | 23mm0.9in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 24°C75°F | 88mm3.5in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| December | 20°C67°F | 135mm5.3in | 9.9h9.9h |
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- Currency
- LBPLebanese pound
- Language
- Arabic
- Driving
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When is the best time to visit Beirut & the Bekaa Valley?
The best time to visit Beirut & the Bekaa Valley is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Beirut & the Bekaa Valley get?
Typical daytime highs in Beirut & the Bekaa Valley are Mar–May 22°C (71°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (81°F), Dec–Feb 18°C (64°F).
Is Beirut & the Bekaa Valley expensive?
On the ground, Beirut & the Bekaa Valley is cheap.
What sort of trip is Beirut & the Bekaa Valley good for?
Beirut & the Bekaa Valley is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Beirut & the Bekaa Valley?
The wettest month in Beirut & the Bekaa Valley is January at 182mm (7.2in), the driest July at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 68mm (2.7in).
What plug do I need for Beirut & the Bekaa Valley?
Beirut & the Bekaa Valley uses type A, B, C, G sockets at 220 V.
