Achrafieh
Achrafieh is a quarter located in Beirut, Lebanon. As one of the most looked-up sights in the country, it serves as a central administrative area within the city.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June through September, with daily highs reaching between 28 °C and 30 °C and minimal rainfall. The cooler months of January and February see the most rain, with over 180 mm falling during each of those months. To reach Achrafieh, travelers can fly into Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, which is located 8 km away. The quarter is situated 1 km from the center of Beirut.
Visitors can combine a trip to Achrafieh with nearby locations such as the National Museum of Beirut, which is 1.2 km away, or the Maghen Abraham Synagogue, located 2.2 km away. Other nearby sights include Raouché at 4.2 km, Byblos at 28 km, and the Sidon Sea Castle at 38 km.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
