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Beirut in December
The weather in December
In December, Beirut averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 177 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.
Days are 4.8° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 2°. The sea averages 21°, pleasant for a swim.
December scores 73/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Beirut. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and May instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 16:31 local time, giving 9 h 55 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.
Why 73/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 42/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Beirut this month
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Beirut in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Beirut?
December scores 73/100 for Beirut, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Beirut in December?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 11°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Beirut in December?
Beirut receives about 177 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 11 days.
Can you swim in Beirut in December?
The sea averages 21°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.