Beirut weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Beirut: highs of 25°C (76°F) and about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 34% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 23°C (73°F). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Beirut, the largest city in Beirut. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Beirut?
best month Weather score 92/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Beirut.
Does it rain a lot in Beirut in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 9 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Beirut in May?
Days average 25°C (76°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Beirut weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 115 mm | 60% | 20°C (69°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 15°C (58°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm | 59% | 19°C (65°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 43 mm | 52% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| April | 20°C (69°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 23 mm | 46% | 20°C (69°F) | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 9 mm | 34% | 23°C (73°F) | best |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm | 18% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm | 17% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm | 20% | 30°C (87°F) | best |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm | 21% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| October | 25°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 23 mm | 33% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| November | 20°C (69°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 56 mm | 44% | 24°C (75°F) | fair |
| December | 16°C (61°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 96 mm | 55% | 22°C (71°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Beirut in May
Weather can differ a lot within Beirut: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 25°C (76°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Ra’s Bayrūt | 25°C (76°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 9 mm | best |