December weather forecast
Byblos, Lebanon

December embraces the onset of winter and marks the end of the year in Byblos. The city experiences a surge in rainfall, the second highest in the year, amounting to 149mm (5.87"). The sea temperature drops to a chilly 20°C (68°F), marking the end of the comfortable sea-bathing period. Despite dwindling daylight hours, the festive period presents a unique allure for tourists. Its cooler weather coupled with the enchanting holiday decorations makes December a fascinating time to visit Byblos.

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's refreshing 17°C (62.6°F) to a cool 11°C (51.8°F). Byblos records a consistent low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) during December nights.

Rainfall

In Byblos, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation. In Byblos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 733mm (28.86") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Byblos, in December, the average water temperature is 20°C (68°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 20°C (68°F) is not a pleasant experience. The difficulty in managing breathing increases as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:38 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.