Lebanon Climate
Top 5 Cities: Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre, and Zahlé
This month in numbers
Lebanon experienced its 13th warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 14.77°C, an anomaly of +1.9°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, at 14.96°C, an anomaly of +1.1°C. The three-month period from February to April 2026 also ranked as the 15th warmest on record for Lebanon, with an average temperature of 10.85°C, an anomaly of +1.4°C.
What changed
The past three months (February–April 2026) in Lebanon were notably warmer than average, continuing a long-term warming trend for the country, which has seen an increase of +1.85°C against the 1961–1990 baseline. This regional warming aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Lebanon's 1-month anomaly for April placed it 96th out of 234 regions globally, while its 3-month anomaly ranked 147th. Within the Asia group, Lebanon's April anomaly was 0.16°C warmer than the group average.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Lebanon is consistent with the global trend of . While the early months of 2026 were described as "mild overall" with limited severe weather, late March saw a period of unstable weather with low-pressure systems bringing rainfall, thunderstorms, active winds, and snowfall at higher elevations. This led to localised flooding and ice formation, particularly in the North and Akkar regions, affecting approximately 80 households. Unstable and occasionally rainy weather, influenced by a low-pressure system, continued into April.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts suggest a continued trend of warmer conditions in the coming months.
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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 trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see 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.