Lebanon
Country · Asia, Western Asia
Lebanon is a country in Western Asia, bordered by Israel and Syria. The capital is Beirut, and the territory covers an area of 10,452 square kilometers with a population of about 5.8 million in 2025. It offers travellers a range of historic sights, coastal landmarks, and cultural locations.
Highlights
The site covers 11 top sights, including cities like Beirut and Tripoli. Historic and cultural landmarks span several locations, featuring UNESCO sites such as Byblos, Kadisha Valley, Cedars of God, and Beaufort Castle. Visitors can also explore urban spots and coastal sights like Raouché, Sidon Sea Castle, Citadel of Tripoli, National Museum of Beirut, Maghen Abraham Synagogue, and Mansouri Great Mosque, as well as the district of Achrafieh.
Food and drink
Local dishes include Tabbouleh, Kashk, Manakish, Fatayer, Shanklish, Sfouf, Balila, Batata harra, and Layali lubnan.
When to go
The climate data reflects the capital's weather. June, July, and August have daily highs around 28 °C to 30 °C with virtually no rain, making them dry months for a visit. January and February are the coolest months, with daily highs of 16 °C, lows of 9 °C, and heavy rainfall of 183 to 243 mm spread across up to 14 days.
Practical notes
The currency is the Lebanese pound. Arabic is spoken. Plugs of type A, B, C, and G are used at a voltage of 220.0 V. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+02:00.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Lebanon
- Tabbouleh
- Kashk
- Manakish
- Fatayer
- Shanklish
- Sfouf
- Balila
- Batata harra
- Layali lubnan
Top sights in Lebanon
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is January, with about 243 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 243 | 183 | 127 | 48 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 154 | 182 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Beirut (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Al-Omari Grand Mosque
- Baatara gorge waterfall
- Byblos Castle
- Hamra, Beirut
- Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
- Mseilha Fort
- Nejmeh Square
- Ras Beirut
- Royal necropolis of Byblos
- Rue Verdun
- Saifi Village
- Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- St. John's Cathedral, Byblos
- Sursock Museum
- Temple of Eshmun
- Tyre Necropolis