Baalbek in January
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
11Rainy days (68 mm)
9:58 hDaylight
06:45Sunrise · 16:44 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -2°C | 68 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 7°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 52 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 31 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 21°C | 9°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.1 |
| June | 26°C | 13°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| July | 29°C | 16°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 29°C | 16°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| September | 26°C | 14°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| October | 21°C | 10°C | 20 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 34 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 8°C | 0°C | 51 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Baalbek in January?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Baalbek?
The best months are July, August, June, September.