May’s Spring Arrives Late, Bringing Shifting Weather Patterns
A stable spring weather pattern is prevailing over Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin, with temperatures remaining below seasonal averages through next week, due to the influx of relatively cold air masses into the region.
Note: The average temperatures for May are 18–27°C in Beirut, 15–25°C in Tripoli, and 13–27°C in Zahle.
Weather forecast for Lebanon:
Saturday: Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies, with a drop in temperatures inland, no significant change on the coast, and a slight rise in the mountains. Fog is expected to form over high elevations.
Sunday: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with a slight decrease in temperatures, remaining below seasonal averages, with continued fog over the mountains.
Monday: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with a rise in temperatures, especially inland, while fog persists over elevated areas.
Tuesday: Generally partly cloudy with rising temperatures and continued mountain fog.
Surface winds: Active southwesterly winds at times, ranging between 15 and 40 km/h.
Visibility: Good along the coast, deteriorating in the mountains due to fog.
Relative humidity (coast): 60–85%.
Sea surface temperature: 21°C.
Sunrise: 05:32 am
Sunset: 1907:37 pm
