February’s Weather Rollercoaster: From Warm Spells to Chilly Days in Just Days
08 Feb 202611:40 AM
February’s Weather Rollercoaster: From Warm Spells to Chilly Days in Just Days
A stable and relatively warm weather pattern dominates Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin, with temperatures rising above seasonal averages. Winds will be active, occasionally reaching up to 80 km/h in the north starting Sunday afternoon. The region is expected to be affected by relatively cold air masses from early Wednesday, bringing unstable, rainy weather and a drop in temperatures.

Warning: Winds reaching 80 km/h today may cause flying debris, including billboards and solar panels.

Average February temperatures: Beirut 11–19°C, Tripoli 9–18°C, Zahle 3–13°C.

Daily Forecast:

Sunday: Partly to occasionally mostly cloudy with medium and high clouds. Temperatures rise noticeably, about 4°C above seasonal averages. Winds are active and carry dust, especially in the south, strengthening up to 80 km/h in northern areas. Sea waves are rising.

Monday: Partly to occasionally mostly cloudy with high clouds. Temperatures drop along the coast but rise inland. Winds are active with light dust. Humidity increases in the afternoon, with fog forming over the mountains.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy with high clouds. Temperatures drop, fog on the mountains, and active winds. At night, skies become mostly cloudy with scattered light rain.

Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy, temperatures drop below seasonal averages. Dense fog on mountains, scattered rain that may intensify after noon, with occasional lightning and thunder. Snowfall expected above 1800 m in the north.