Baalbeck, Lebanon - Weather and Climate
The climate in Baalbeck, Lebanon, is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Baalbeck, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a chilly 7°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -2°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Baalbeck tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 431 mm of rain/snow per year. The seasons in Baalbeck, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.9 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Baalbeck Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Baalbeck.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Baalbeck
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The best time of year to visit Baalbeck in Lebanon
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
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