Beirut in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +59°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 222 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Beirut;
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
222 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Beirut has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Beirut in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Beirut for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +59°F.
Is Beirut warm or cold in January?
Beirut is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Beirut, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Beirut in January
Water in Beirut in January is Fresh. It varies from +63°F to +68°F, with an average of +65°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +59°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire 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 January?
Water temperature (+65°F) in Beirut in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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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 January
Beirut weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+59°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+39°F
+39°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+79°F
+77°F
Rainfall
204 mm
222 mm
169 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+68°F
+65°F
+64°F
Humidity
64%
65%
65%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
7
Cloudy days
7
6
6
Rainy days
11
11
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 204 mm to 222 mm.Humidity rises from 64% to 65%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in December to 7 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Beirut in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Beirut based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 142 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 58 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January 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 January in Beirut?
This is the weather in Beirut in January 2023:
1 January
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+70°F
2 January
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+67°F
3 January
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+69°F
4 January
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+65°F
5 January
🌧️
+67°F
6 January
🌧️
+63°F
7 January
☀️
+65°F
8 January
☀️
+63°F
9 January
☀️
+65°F
10 January
☀️
+63°F
11 January
☀️
+65°F
12 January
☀️
+63°F
13 January
🌧️
+63°F
14 January
🌧️
+62°F
15 January
🌧️
+63°F
16 January
🌧️
+65°F
17 January
☀️
+65°F
18 January
☁️
+65°F
19 January
☀️
+67°F
20 January
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+67°F
21 January
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+67°F
22 January
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+67°F
23 January
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+71°F
24 January
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+67°F
25 January
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+65°F
26 January
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+65°F
27 January
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+71°F
28 January
☁️
+74°F
29 January
🌧️
+63°F
30 January
🌧️
+63°F
31 January
⛈️
+60°F
In January 2023 Beirut had 20 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Beirut climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Beirut in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Beirut?
It’s always a good time to visit Beirut, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Beirut in January?
January 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 January?
In general, you can swim in Beirut in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +65°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Beirut rainy in January?
Beirut is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Beirut in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Beirut in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.