Beirut in May

8.7out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
3Rainy days (17 mm)
13:46 hDaylight
05:41Sunrise · 19:27 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Very dry: about 3 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

15° 10° J 15° 10° F 17° 11° M 20° 14° A 24° 18° M 26° 21° J 29° 24° J 29° 24° A 28° 23° S 26° 20° O 21° 15° N 17° 12° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 15°C10°C144 mm 14– – 5.8
February 15°C10°C140 mm 12– – 6.2
March 17°C11°C104 mm 9– – 6.9
April 20°C14°C46 mm 6– – 8.0
May 24°C18°C17 mm 3– – 8.7
June 26°C21°C2 mm 1– – 9.0
July 29°C24°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 29°C24°C1 mm 0– – 9.0
September 28°C23°C6 mm 1– – 8.9
October 26°C20°C30 mm 5– – 8.5
November 21°C15°C78 mm 8– – 7.9
December 17°C12°C133 mm 11– – 6.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Beirut in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 18°C.

When is the best time to visit Beirut?

The best months are July, June, August, September.