Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Ra’s Bayrūt, Beyrouth, Lebanon. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Beirut sits right in the heart of spring, with average highs of 71° and lows of 53°—pleasant, but not without surprises. The date has swung wildly over 66 years of records, from a scorching 93° in 2003 down to a chilly 42° in 1995. There's still a 1-in-3 chance of rain today, so keep a layer handy.
Beirut's weather can turn extreme fast—the city hit a blistering 106° in May 2019, yet dipped to 30° in January 2015, a 76-degree swing in its all-time range. Even snow has made an appearance, with 2.1 inches falling in February 1992. The wettest single day on record dropped over 4 inches of rain in February 2019, a reminder that Mediterranean winters here don't hold back.
Beirut runs warm and sunny from June through October, peaking in the mid-to-upper 80s in July and August—prime beach season on the Mediterranean. Winters are mild by most standards, with January highs averaging 60°, though rain is frequent and occasional cold snaps do occur. If you're trying to dodge the wet season, aim for late spring or fall; February is statistically the soggiest stretch of the year.