Lebanon in May

7.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
10Rainy days (68 mm)
14:36 hDaylight
05:50Sunrise · 20:26 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.1 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.1 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

9° 3° J 11° 3° F 14° 4° M 16° 6° A 20° 8° M 24° 11° J 29° 13° J 29° 13° A 26° 11° S 19° 7° O 12° 5° N 8° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 9°C3°C166 mm 17– – 4.4
February 11°C3°C131 mm 15– – 5.2
March 14°C4°C144 mm 17– – 5.2
April 16°C6°C109 mm 15– – 6.0
May 20°C8°C68 mm 10– – 7.4
June 24°C11°C36 mm 7– – 8.1
July 29°C13°C9 mm 2– – 8.8
August 29°C13°C11 mm 2– – 8.7
September 26°C11°C34 mm 5– – 8.5
October 19°C7°C93 mm 11– – 7.0
November 12°C5°C165 mm 16– – 4.9
December 8°C2°C193 mm 17– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lebanon in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Lebanon?

The best months are July, August, September.