Lebanon in May

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
12Rainy days (121 mm)
13:55 hDaylight
05:44Sunrise · 19:39 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.8 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° 0° J 11° 2° F 16° 6° M 22° 10° A 26° 16° M 30° 20° J 31° 22° J 31° 21° A 28° 17° S 22° 11° O 16° 6° N 10° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 9°C0°C109 mm 11– – 5.2
February 11°C2°C121 mm 11– – 5.7
March 16°C6°C128 mm 12– – 6.3
April 22°C10°C127 mm 11– – 7.3
May 26°C16°C121 mm 12– – 7.3
June 30°C20°C102 mm 12– – 7.1
July 31°C22°C104 mm 13– – 6.6
August 31°C21°C81 mm 11– – 7.1
September 28°C17°C85 mm 8– – 8.0
October 22°C11°C88 mm 8– – 7.9
November 16°C6°C101 mm 9– – 6.7
December 10°C2°C130 mm 11– – 5.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lebanon in May?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Lebanon?

The best months are September, October.