Lebanon Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre, and Zahlé
This month in numbers
Lebanon experienced its 3rd warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 23.34°C, marking an anomaly of +2.7°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This continues a significant trend, as the April–June 2026 period also ranked as the 3rd warmest on record, with an average of 19.27°C, an anomaly of +2.5°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, and the April–June period ranked as the 2nd warmest.
What changed
The consistent warmth seen in June extends a broader seasonal trend for Lebanon. The country's 1-month anomaly of +2.74°C places it 42nd globally out of 234 regions. Within Asia, Lebanon's June anomaly was 1.17°C warmer than the group average, making it the 3rd warmest in its regional group for the month. The previous year, 2025, was the 2nd warmest on record for Lebanon, with an average temperature of 17.06°C.
What’s driving change?
Lebanon is experiencing a long-term warming trend, with temperatures increasing by +1.85°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This aligns with the broader pattern of . The country has also been grappling with the impacts of climate change, including longer, hotter summers and an increased threat of wildfires, as seen in the harsh wildfire season of 2025. In June 2026, Lebanon continued to face a complex humanitarian crisis, with ongoing hostilities and displacement impacting communities. This crisis has exacerbated vulnerabilities, with many experiencing intense heat without adequate cooling due to fuel shortages and damaged infrastructure.
Looking ahead
The evolving climate patterns suggest a continued need for adaptation and resilience-building in the coming months.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Lebanon
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Lebanon – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Lebanon
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Csa · TemperateLebanon has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±8.8°C) and a wet/dry cycle (169× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Feb (-41 mm, -29%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Lebanon
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Lebanon changing?
Lebanon is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Lebanon come from?
Climate data for Lebanon comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Lebanon climate data cover?
The Lebanon climate profile covers Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Lebanon
How often is the Lebanon climate update refreshed?
The Lebanon climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.