AI-generatedSidon at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,070 h
- Rain a year
- 845 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Sidon
Sidon has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, Sidon is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:4218:06
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 06:27–07:16 · evening 17:33–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:27 · evening 18:22–18:31
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 Sidon in October?
In October, Sidon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:42 – 18:06
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Beirut
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Sidon
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.3 – 27.0 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sidon ranges from 17.6 °C in March to 28.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From November 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 27.9 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.8° | 17.9° | 19.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 17.1° | 18.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.6° | 16.8° | 18.4° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.8° | 18.0° | 19.6° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.5° | 20.7° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.0° | 24.2° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.6° | 26.7° | 28.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.2° | 27.6° | 29.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.2° | 25.3° | 27.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.5° | 22.4° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.9° | 20.3° | 22.0° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Sidon
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 8.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Sidon, 72 % 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 Sidon
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, 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 40 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 Sidon: 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, Sidon has about 5 rainy days with 40 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sidon
How breezy and how cloudy Sidon 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 Sidon typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Sidon: mostly sunny, with about 8.2 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 Sidon
How often the day gets hot in Sidon (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, Sidon has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 Sidon
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 79 days a year, mostly from July 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 | 55 | 15° | 9° | 18.8° | 5.5 h | 14 | 197 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 16° | 9° | 17.7° | 6.1 h | 11 | 160 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 18° | 10° | 17.6° | 7.1 h | 9 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 21° | 13° | 18.8° | 8.6 h | 6 | 53 |
| MayMay | 100 | 25° | 17° | 21.5° | 10.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 28° | 20° | 25.0° | 11.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 30° | 22° | 27.6° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 31° | 23° | 28.7° | 10.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 29° | 21° | 28.2° | 9.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 26° | 18° | 26.2° | 8.2 h | 5 | 40 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 22° | 14° | 23.5° | 7.2 h | 7 | 92 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 18° | 11° | 20.9° | 5.5 h | 12 | 171 |
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
33.56° N, 35.37° E · 9 m · Asia/Beirut
Best time to visit Sidon
The best time to visit Sidon is from April to June and from September to November. 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 May and from October to December. The wettest month is January with 197 mm of precipitation.
Sidon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sidon in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Sidon in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Sidon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Sidon in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sidon for you.
Your best months: April – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sidon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Sidon (score 96 and 100). In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 96 | 100better |
| Day high | 26° | 25° |
| Night low | 18° | 17° |
| Sea | 26.2° | 21.5° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 40 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
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 – May, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan
12 or more rainy days
Sidon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January15° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In January, Sidon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 197 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in January66February16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Sidon is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °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 160 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in February82March18° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In March, Sidon 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 9 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in March95April21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Sidon is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °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 53 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in April100May25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In May, Sidon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °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 16 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in May93June28° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Sidon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant 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. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in June79July30° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In July, Sidon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °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 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in July77August31° · Sea 29° · 11 h
In August, Sidon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °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 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in August86September29° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Sidon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in September96October26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In October, Sidon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in October87November22° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In November, Sidon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidon.
Sidon in November69December18° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, Sidon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 171 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Sidon.
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Sidon vs. Tyre
In October the holiday weather in Sidon and Tyre is about equally good (score 96 vs. 95). During the day it is about as warm in Tyre as in Sidon. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sidon | Tyre |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 96 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov | May – Oct |
Through the year
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Sidon 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.
Sidon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 62).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 96
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 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 45 min
- Distance
- 3,490 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 Sidon
When is the best time to visit Sidon?
The best time to visit Sidon is from April to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sidon?
The sea temperature in Sidon ranges from 17.6 °C in March 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 Sidon in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Sidon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Sidon?
The wettest month is January with 197 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sidon get?
Sidon gets around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.5 hours a day; in January there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sidon in?
Sidon uses the time zone Asia/Beirut: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sidon?
A nonstop flight from London to Sidon takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sidon?
Sidon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 99, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 62.
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