AI-generatedByblos at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 598 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 33 m
Climate in Byblos
Byblos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Byblos is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:26–07:15 · evening 17:31–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:26 · evening 18:20–18:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Byblos in October?
In October, Byblos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Byblos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:41 – 18:05
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Beirut
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Byblos
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.3 – 27.1 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Byblos ranges from 17.6 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.8 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.8° | 18.0° | 19.7° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.6° | 17.0° | 18.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.4° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.7° | 17.8° | 19.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.4° | 20.7° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.9° | 24.0° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.2° | 27.4° | 29.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.2° | 25.3° | 27.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.4° | 22.3° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.9° | 20.1° | 21.9° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Byblos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Byblos, 71 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Byblos
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Byblos: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Byblos has about 5 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Byblos
How breezy and how cloudy Byblos is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Byblos typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Byblos: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Byblos
How often the day gets hot in Byblos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Byblos has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Byblos
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 110 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 16° | 11° | 18.8° | 5.0 h | 13 | 129 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 16° | 11° | 17.6° | 5.7 h | 11 | 121 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 18° | 12° | 17.6° | 6.8 h | 10 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 21° | 15° | 18.7° | 8.5 h | 6 | 47 |
| MayMay | 84 | 24° | 18° | 21.4° | 10.1 h | 3 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 27° | 22° | 24.9° | 11.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 24° | 27.6° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 25° | 28.7° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 28° | 23° | 28.2° | 9.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 26° | 20° | 26.2° | 8.1 h | 5 | 27 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 22° | 16° | 23.4° | 6.6 h | 7 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 18° | 13° | 20.9° | 4.9 h | 10 | 102 |
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
34.12° N, 35.65° E · 33 m · Asia/Beirut
Best time to visit Byblos
The best time to visit Byblos is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to June and from October to December. The wettest month is January with 129 mm of precipitation.
Byblos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Byblos in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 18–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Byblos in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Byblos in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Byblos in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Byblos for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Byblos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Byblos: score 100 against 95. In June, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 100better |
| Day high | 26° | 27° |
| Night low | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | 26.2° | 24.9° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 11.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 27 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 9better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Jun, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan
12 or more rainy days
Byblos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January16° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In January, Byblos is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in January21February16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Byblos is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in February26March18° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In March, Byblos is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in March50April21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Byblos is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in April84May24° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In May, Byblos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in May100June27° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Byblos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in June100July29° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In July, Byblos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in July100August29° · Sea 29° · 11 h
In August, Byblos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in August100September28° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Byblos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in September95October26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In October, Byblos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in October67November22° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Byblos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Byblos.
Byblos in November31December18° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In December, Byblos is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Byblos.
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Byblos vs. Beirut
In October the holiday weather in Byblos and Beirut is about equally good (score 95 vs. 95). During the day it is about as warm in Beirut as in Byblos. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Byblos | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov |
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Byblos in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Byblos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Byblos
When is the best time to visit Byblos?
The best time to visit Byblos is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Byblos?
The sea temperature in Byblos ranges from 17.6 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Byblos in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Byblos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Byblos?
The wettest month is January with 129 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Byblos get?
Byblos gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Byblos in?
Byblos uses the time zone Asia/Beirut: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Byblos?
A nonstop flight from London to Byblos takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,470 km.
Which school holidays are best for Byblos?
Byblos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 87, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 26.
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