Hot and Humid Weather With Warnings
Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin remain under the influence of hot air masses centered over the Arabian Peninsula, leading to a rise in temperatures above seasonal averages. Temperatures will peak on Sunday, reaching around 40°C in inland areas, with high humidity along the coast increasing the feeling of heat. The hot conditions will continue until next Tuesday before gradually easing, with typical summer weather returning on Wednesday.
Average temperatures for August:
Tripoli: 24–32°C
Beirut: 25–33°C
Zahle: 18–35°C
Warning: Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and beware of the risk of wildfires in forested areas.
Expected weather in Lebanon:
Saturday: Clear to partly cloudy, with a slight rise in temperatures, especially in mountainous and inland areas. Humidity remains high along the coast, increasing the feeling of heat. Winds will become active in the evening in the south of the country.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a noticeable rise in temperatures, especially in coastal areas. Hot and humid conditions will persist, while humidity levels will decrease and winds will occasionally become active, particularly in the south. A warning is issued regarding the risk of wildfires in forested areas.
Monday: Partly cloudy, with temperatures stabilizing inland and a slight decrease over the mountains and along the coast.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a noticeable drop in temperatures in mountainous areas and a slight decrease along the coast and inland, though temperatures will remain above seasonal averages. Fog will form over higher elevations starting in the afternoon.
Surface winds: Southwesterly during the day, light and variable at night, with speeds between 10 and 20 km/h.
Visibility: Generally moderate.
Relative humidity on the coast: 65% to 85%.
Sea conditions: Low waves.
Sea surface temperature: 29°C.
Atmospheric pressure: 1007 hPa (equivalent to 755 mmHg).
