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Beirut in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Beirut in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Beirut in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
Beirut in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 8 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 204 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
204 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Beirut has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Beirut in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Beirut for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +75°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +66°F.

Is Beirut warm or cold in December?

Beirut is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Beirut:

Water temperature in Beirut in December

Water in Beirut in December is Fresh. It varies from +65°F to +71°F, with an average of +68°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +63°F.

In December, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Beirut are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +83°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +64°F.

Can you swim in Beirut in December?

Water temperature (+68°F) in Beirut in December might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Beirut in December

Beirut weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+70°F+63°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+39°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+81°F+79°F
Rainfall
141 mm204 mm222 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+73°F+68°F+65°F
Humidity
61%64%65%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
1187
Cloudy days
776
Rainy days
81111
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 141 mm to 204 mm. Humidity rises from 61% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in November to 8 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Beirut in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Beirut is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Beirut based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 152 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 64 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Beirut, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Beirut wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 222 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Beirut?

This is the weather in Beirut in December 2023:
1 December
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+69°F
2 December
☀️
+70°F
3 December
☀️
+72°F
4 December
☀️
+75°F
5 December
☀️
+73°F
6 December
🌧️
+67°F
7 December
🌧️
+66°F
8 December
☁️
+70°F
9 December
🌧️
+63°F
10 December
☀️
+67°F
11 December
☀️
+70°F
12 December
☀️
+66°F
13 December
🌧️
+63°F
14 December
☀️
+67°F
15 December
☀️
+67°F
16 December
☀️
+70°F
17 December
☁️
+68°F
18 December
☀️
+67°F
19 December
☀️
+65°F
20 December
☀️
+66°F
21 December
☁️
+69°F
22 December
🌧️
+60°F
23 December
🌧️
+62°F
24 December
☁️
+66°F
25 December
☀️
+66°F
26 December
☀️
+67°F
27 December
☁️
+69°F
28 December
☀️
+67°F
29 December
☁️
+66°F
30 December
☀️
+66°F
31 December
☀️
+66°F
In December 2023 Beirut had 19 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Beirut climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Beirut in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+68°F) and the highest in 2019 (+75°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 593 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1496 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beirut in December:

Is December a good time to visit Beirut?

It’s always a good time to visit Beirut, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Beirut in December?

December has mild temperatures in Beirut. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Beirut in December?

In general, you can swim in Beirut in December, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +68°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Beirut rainy in December?

Beirut is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Beirut in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Beirut in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Beirut

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Beirut, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.