AI-generatedTripoli, Lebanon at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 390 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 51 m
Climate in Tripoli, Lebanon
Tripoli, Lebanon 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 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Tripoli, Lebanon is 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 – November
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- 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 06:25–07:15 · evening 17:30–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:25 · evening 18:19–18:29
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 Tripoli, Lebanon in October?
In October, Tripoli, Lebanon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °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 Tripoli, Lebanon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:41 – 18:04
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Tripoli, Lebanon
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 Tripoli, Lebanon ranges from 17.6 °C in February to 28.6 °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 27.7 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.7° | 18.0° | 19.6° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.6° | 17.0° | 18.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.4° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.3° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.4° | 20.7° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.9° | 24.0° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.6° | 27.7° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.1° | 27.3° | 29.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.1° | 25.3° | 27.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.3° | 22.2° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.8° | 20.0° | 21.8° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Tripoli, Lebanon
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 7.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tripoli, Lebanon, 68 % 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 Tripoli, Lebanon
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 Tripoli, Lebanon: 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, Tripoli, Lebanon has about 5 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tripoli, Lebanon
How breezy and how cloudy Tripoli, Lebanon 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 Tripoli, Lebanon typically peaks at 14 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 Tripoli, Lebanon: mostly sunny, with about 7.8 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 Tripoli, Lebanon
How often the day gets hot in Tripoli, Lebanon (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, Tripoli, Lebanon 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 Tripoli, Lebanon
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 (10°), the warmest in August (24°). 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 | 57 | 16° | 10° | 18.7° | 4.8 h | 12 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 16° | 10° | 17.6° | 5.6 h | 10 | 69 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 18° | 12° | 17.6° | 6.7 h | 9 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 20° | 15° | 18.6° | 8.4 h | 5 | 26 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 18° | 21.4° | 10.1 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 26° | 22° | 24.9° | 11.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 29° | 24° | 27.5° | 11.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 29° | 24° | 28.6° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 28° | 23° | 28.1° | 9.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 26° | 20° | 26.1° | 7.8 h | 5 | 27 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 22° | 16° | 23.3° | 6.3 h | 6 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 18° | 12° | 20.8° | 4.6 h | 10 | 70 |
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
34.43° N, 35.84° E · 51 m · Asia/Beirut
Best time to visit Tripoli, Lebanon
The best time to visit Tripoli, Lebanon is from April 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 September to June. The wettest month is January with 86 mm of precipitation.
Tripoli, Lebanon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tripoli, Lebanon in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Tripoli, Lebanon in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Tripoli, Lebanon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Tripoli, Lebanon in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
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Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tripoli, Lebanon
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May has the better holiday weather in Tripoli, Lebanon: score 100 against 94. In May, days are 2 °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 | 94 | 100better |
| Day high | 26° | 24° |
| Night low | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 26.1° | 21.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 27 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 9 | 1better |
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
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Tripoli, Lebanon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January16° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In January, Tripoli, Lebanon is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in January66February16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Tripoli, Lebanon is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in February80March18° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In March, Tripoli, Lebanon 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 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in March96April20° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In April, Tripoli, Lebanon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in April100May24° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In May, Tripoli, Lebanon 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 12 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in May100June26° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Tripoli, Lebanon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in June89July29° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In July, Tripoli, Lebanon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °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 5 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 Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in July86August29° · Sea 29° · 11 h
In August, Tripoli, Lebanon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °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 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 Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in August94September28° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Tripoli, Lebanon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °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 Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in September94October26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In October, Tripoli, Lebanon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °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 Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in October86November22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, Tripoli, Lebanon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tripoli, Lebanon in November71December18° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In December, Tripoli, Lebanon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon.
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Tripoli vs. Byblos
In October the holiday weather in Tripoli and Byblos is about equally good (score 94 vs. 95). During the day it is about as warm in Byblos as in Tripoli. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tripoli | Byblos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Tripoli, Lebanon ranks 5 of 6 destinations in this country.
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Tripoli, Lebanon 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.
Tripoli, Lebanon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,460 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 Tripoli, Lebanon
When is the best time to visit Tripoli, Lebanon?
The best time to visit Tripoli, Lebanon is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tripoli, Lebanon?
The sea temperature in Tripoli, Lebanon ranges from 17.6 °C in February to 28.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Tripoli, Lebanon in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Tripoli, Lebanon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Tripoli, Lebanon?
The wettest month is January with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tripoli, Lebanon get?
Tripoli, Lebanon gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Tripoli, Lebanon in?
Tripoli, Lebanon uses the time zone Asia/Beirut: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tripoli, Lebanon?
A nonstop flight from London to Tripoli, Lebanon takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tripoli, Lebanon?
Tripoli, Lebanon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 100, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 64.
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