Lebanon Braces For Heatwave After A “Spring Weekend”
5/16/2026 1:01:34 PM
The forecasting department of the Meteorology Service at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation expects that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with high-altitude clouds, a decrease in humidity, and a noticeable rise in temperatures, exceeding seasonal averages, especially in the southern and inland areas. Winds will also strengthen, reaching up to 75 km/h in northern regions, accompanied by layers of dust.
The bulletin states the following:
General situation: Stable spring weather is prevailing over Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin until Sunday, when the region will be affected by relatively warm air masses leading to a marked rise in temperatures above seasonal averages, with active winds carrying dust and a drop in humidity.
Note: Average May temperatures are 18–27°C in Beirut, 15–25°C in Tripoli, and 13–27°C in Zahle.
Expected weather in Lebanon:
Saturday: Partly cloudy with fog on the mountains and a slight drop in temperatures. Light rain is possible before noon, with occasionally active winds. Weather improves in the afternoon, becoming mostly clear.
Sunday: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with high clouds, lower humidity, and a significant rise in temperatures above seasonal averages, especially in southern and inland areas. Winds will strengthen, reaching up to 75 km/h in northern areas, with dust in the air.
Monday: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with high clouds, a noticeable drop in temperatures, and higher humidity. Fog will form over the mountains, and winds may reach 50 km/h, with possible dust.
Tuesday: Mostly clear with fog over the mountains and no significant change in temperatures.
Temperatures:
Coast: 18 to 24°C
Mountains: 11 to 22°C
Interior: 14 to 27°C
Surface winds: Southwesterly during the day and southeasterly at night, 10–35 km/h
Visibility: Good on the coast, moderate in the mountains due to fog
Humidity: 50–82% on the coast
Sea state: Rough
Sea surface temperature: 21°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1012 hPa (759 mmHg)
Sunrise: 05:37
Sunset: 19:34
The bulletin states the following:
General situation: Stable spring weather is prevailing over Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin until Sunday, when the region will be affected by relatively warm air masses leading to a marked rise in temperatures above seasonal averages, with active winds carrying dust and a drop in humidity.
Note: Average May temperatures are 18–27°C in Beirut, 15–25°C in Tripoli, and 13–27°C in Zahle.
Expected weather in Lebanon:
Saturday: Partly cloudy with fog on the mountains and a slight drop in temperatures. Light rain is possible before noon, with occasionally active winds. Weather improves in the afternoon, becoming mostly clear.
Sunday: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with high clouds, lower humidity, and a significant rise in temperatures above seasonal averages, especially in southern and inland areas. Winds will strengthen, reaching up to 75 km/h in northern areas, with dust in the air.
Monday: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with high clouds, a noticeable drop in temperatures, and higher humidity. Fog will form over the mountains, and winds may reach 50 km/h, with possible dust.
Tuesday: Mostly clear with fog over the mountains and no significant change in temperatures.
Temperatures:
Coast: 18 to 24°C
Mountains: 11 to 22°C
Interior: 14 to 27°C
Surface winds: Southwesterly during the day and southeasterly at night, 10–35 km/h
Visibility: Good on the coast, moderate in the mountains due to fog
Humidity: 50–82% on the coast
Sea state: Rough
Sea surface temperature: 21°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1012 hPa (759 mmHg)
Sunrise: 05:37
Sunset: 19:34