Sidon Sea Castle قلعة صيدا البحرية
Sidon, Lebanon
Sidon Sea Castle is a Crusader castle in Sidon, Lebanon, that dates to 1228. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia, ranking 9th.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are June, July, August, and September, when daily highs range from 27 °C to 29 °C and rainfall is minimal. The wettest period is in the winter; January sees about 262 mm of rain over 12 days, while December has about 195 mm of rain over 9 days and February has about 183 mm of rain over 8 days. In January and February, daily highs are 16 °C and lows are 10 °C. In March, daily highs are 18 °C and lows are 11 °C.
The castle is 38 km from Beirut and 30 km from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. It is located near several other sites, such as Beaufort Castle, which is 30.8 km away, and the National Museum of Beirut, which is 37.1 km away. Other nearby locations include Raouché, Achrafieh, and the Maghen Abraham Synagogue. The site is open from 9am to 6pm and the admission price is LL3000.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is January, with about 262 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 262 | 183 | 117 | 43 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 160 | 195 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
