Beirut weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
What is the weather like in Beirut in March?
In March, Beirut is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Beirut.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 64 | 80 | 94 |
| Day | 16° | 18° | 21° |
| Night | 8° | 10° | 13° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° | 19° |
| Sun | 6 h | 7 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 10 | 6 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min05:50 – 17:45
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Asia/Beirut
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in March
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Beirut in March: quick answers
Is Beirut hot in March?
No. In March, Beirut is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Beirut in March?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in March the sea averages just 17.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to December.
Does it rain much in Beirut in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 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