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Beirut in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Beirut in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Beirut, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Beirut in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
January could be a good time to visit Beirut, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in January. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 224 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Beirut;

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
224 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +55°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 up 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:

Climate in Beirut in January

Beirut weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
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
205 mm224 mm173 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
63%64%65%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
988
Cloudy days
111110
Rainy days
111210
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to 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 205 mm to 224 mm. Humidity rises from 63% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in December to 8 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 4 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
Total precipitation in January is about 254 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 20 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 39% chance of precipitation and 224 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% 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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+63°F
2 January
☀️
+62°F
3 January
☁️
+61°F
4 January
🌧️
+62°F
5 January
🌧️
+62°F
6 January
☀️
+65°F
7 January
☀️
+66°F
8 January
☀️
+66°F
9 January
☀️
+69°F
10 January
☁️
+61°F
11 January
☀️
+63°F
12 January
☀️
+66°F
13 January
☁️
+63°F
14 January
🌧️
+56°F
15 January
🌧️
+56°F
16 January
☀️
+54°F
17 January
☀️
+52°F
18 January
☀️
+55°F
19 January
🌧️
+52°F
20 January
☁️
+50°F
21 January
☁️
+56°F
22 January
☀️
+58°F
23 January
🌧️
+54°F
24 January
☁️
+51°F
25 January
☀️
+57°F
26 January
🌧️
+50°F
27 January
🌧️
+51°F
28 January
🌧️
+54°F
29 January
🌧️
+55°F
30 January
☀️
+59°F
31 January
🌧️
+56°F
In January 2023 Beirut had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 4 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+57°F) and the highest in 2021 (+69°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 23 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 604 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!

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.

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, 2022.

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.