January weather forecast
Byblos, Lebanon

Weather conditions in Byblos, Lebanon, start the year with chilly temperatures and heavy precipitation. January is usually bestowed upon with 162mm (6.38") of rainfall, making it the month with the most rainfall in the year. The lower temperatures and rainy conditions make this month less ideal for outdoor activities. Tourists visiting Byblos during this period should equip themselves with warm clothing and rain gear. The overcast weather conditions also mean fewer hours of daylight and sunshine.

Temperature

Byblos notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Byblos. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 162mm (6.38") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Byblos, the average seawater temperature in January is 18.5°C (65.3°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F), most individuals do not find swimming enjoyable. As the temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes more difficult.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:05 EET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.