Tripoli
City in Lebanon
Tripoli is a city in Lebanon with a population of 227,857. Located 68 km from the capital Beirut, the city draws visitors with its historical landmarks.
What to see
Visitors can explore key historical sites in the city. The sights include the Citadel of Tripoli and the Mansouri Great Mosque.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 29 °C to 30 °C and lows of 24 °C, accompanied by virtually no rain. June and September offer highs of 27 °C to 28 °C and lows of 22 °C to 23 °C with minimal rainfall. Rain increases significantly from November through March, with January experiencing the heaviest rainfall at 229 mm across about 14 days and daily temperatures ranging from a high of 16 °C to a low of 10 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, located 76 km away in Beirut, Lebanon.
Top sights in Tripoli
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 Tripoli (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.