Beirut weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Fair
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
What is the weather like in Beirut in January?
In January, Beirut is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Beirut.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 71 | 55 | 64 |
| Day | 17° | 15° | 16° |
| Night | 10° | 8° | 8° |
| Sea | 21° | 19° | 18° |
| Sun | 5 h | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 13 | 11 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 10 h 8 min06:43 – 16:50
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Asia/Beirut
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %72 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in January
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Beirut in January: quick answers
Is Beirut hot in January?
No. In January, Beirut is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C and nights drop to about 8 °C.
Can you swim in Beirut in January?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in January the sea averages just 18.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to December.
Does it rain much in Beirut in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 129 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences