Citadel of Tripoli
The Citadel of Tripoli is a crusader castle in Tripoli. It is one of the 11 sights of Lebanon featured on this site and is the 8th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of June, July, and August, when daily highs reach 27 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. For cooler weather, visit in the spring or autumn. The winter months of January and December are the wettest, with around 12 to 14 rainy days and monthly rainfall reaching up to 229 mm.
To reach the citadel, fly into Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, which is 76 km away. The site is located 68 km from the capital, Beirut. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to the Mansouri Great Mosque, which is 0.2 km away, or travel further to see Kadisha Valley, Cedars of God, or Byblos. Entry to the site requires a fee of LL5000.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is January, with about 229 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 229 | 186 | 133 | 53 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 74 | 164 | 196 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
