About Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance from the coastline. Lebanon has a population of more than five million and an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is the country's capital and largest city.
Climate in Beirut
Warmest September, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October.
Monthly climate normals for Beirut, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 14.9°C | 9.9°C | 210mm | 237h |
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| February | 15.9°C | 10.3°C | 172mm | 236h |
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| March | 18.7°C | 12°C | 175mm | 278h |
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| April | 20.1°C | 13.9°C | 66mm | 347h |
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| May | 25.2°C | 17.9°C | 40mm | 392h |
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| June | 26.8°C | 20.5°C | 6mm | 403h |
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| July | 29.7°C | 23.9°C | 0mm | 418h |
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| August | 30.7°C | 24.8°C | 5mm | 399h |
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| September | 31.4°C | 25°C | 2mm | 348h |
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| October | 29.3°C | 22.2°C | 3mm | 333h |
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| November | 22.1°C | 16°C | 107mm | 262h |
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| December | 19.8°C | 12.9°C | 72mm | 255h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Lebanon is a country in the Middle East, on the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in diversity and history, Lebanon has hosted the Roman Empire, the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and was, for a period of time, controlled by France. The majority of Lebanese are Arabs, as are most of the Palestinians and Syrians living there, but there are also small communities of Assyrians, Armenians and Kurds. Lebanese cuisine is among the most famous of all Middle Eastern cuisines.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Anjar
- Baalbek
- Byblos
- Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Tyre
- Mount Amel Castles
- Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)
- Rachid Karami International Fair
- Tyre
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