January weather forecast
Lebanon

January is the coldest month in Lebanon, and it falls in the heart of the winter season. During this month, the climate exhibits significant variation across the country due to its diverse topography.

In the coastal cities such as Beirut and Tyre, temperatures in January average between 10°C (50°F) to 15°C (59°F). The Mediterranean Sea influences the coastal climate, resulting in moderate winter temperatures. Rain is frequent, with January often recording the highest rainfall of the year, providing a much-needed respite from the dry summer months.

In contrast, the mountain regions, including popular towns like Bcharre and Zahle, experience much colder conditions. In these areas, temperatures frequently fall below freezing, averaging between -5°C (23°F) and 5°C (41°F). January is the peak of the snowfall season in the mountains, with numerous ski resorts bustling with activity. Roads can be treacherous during this time due to the heavy snowfall, occasionally leading to closures.

The Bekaa Valley, lying between the two mountain ranges, experiences a semi-arid climate. Here, January temperatures can dip as low as -5°C (23°F), making it significantly colder than the coastal regions but slightly warmer than the mountainous areas.

Compared to December, January sees a slight decrease in temperatures, maintaining the cold conditions of winter. As the country transitions into February, there's typically a minor increase in temperature, but the overall winter conditions persist. However, snowfall in the mountains tends to decrease as February approaches.

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• Beirut - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Beirut is January, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 191mm (7.52") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Beirut is January, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 191mm (7.52") of precipitation.
• Tripoli - January »
  The months of January and February are noted for their lowest temperatures in Tripoli, with an average high-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F). The months with the lowest UV index in Tripoli are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Tyre - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tyre is January, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Tyre, Lebanon.
• Byblos - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Byblos, Lebanon, is January, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. In Byblos during January, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation.
• Zahle - January »
  In Zahle, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and a low of 2.1°C (35.8°F). Zahle witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and a low of 2.1°C (35.8°F).
• Baalbek - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Baalbek is January, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 138mm (5.43") of precipitation. January stands out as Baalbek's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 8°C (46.4°F) and a low of -1°C (30.2°F).
• Jounieh - January »
  On the first day of January in Jounieh sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:38. The start of the year in Jounieh, Lebanon sees moderately cold sea temperatures, sitting at 18.6°C (65.5°F), which creates a cooler atmosphere in the coastal city compared to its summer warmth.
• Batroun - January »
  On the last day of January, in Batroun, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:05 EET. In Batroun, in January, the average water temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F).
• Bcharre - January »
  On the last day of January, in Bcharre, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:04 EET. Temperatures in Bcharre reach their minimum during January and February, recording an average high-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F).