Beirut Weather History
Lebanon · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Beirut sits 3773km from the equator, 55m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters (Hot-summer Mediterranean climate). Its record high is 40.8°C, set 2019-05-24, its record low -1.1°C, set 2015-01-10.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beirut
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Beirut?
The highest temperature in this record for Beirut is 40.8°C, measured on 2019-05-24. That is a recorded daily value from Beirut's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Beirut?
The lowest temperature in this record for Beirut is -1.1°C, measured on 2015-01-10. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Beirut get a year?
Beirut averages 634mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 71 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Beirut?
On 2019-02-27, 103.2mm fell on Beirut, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Beirut get a year?
Beirut averages 4017 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.0 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Beirut?
Across the summer months Beirut averages a daytime high near 30.1°C, while winter nights average 8.8°C. The seasons here are set from Beirut's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Beirut?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Beirut is 62 km/h, on 2020-03-13. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
