A Wet and Windy Autumn Takes Hold in Lebanon
Lebanon is expected to see partly cloudy to overcast skies on Saturday, with fog over the mountains and temperatures remaining below seasonal averages, according to the Meteorological Department at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Scattered rainfall is forecast, accompanied by active winds and a chance of thunderstorms and lightning, although extended clear spells are also expected.
General weather outlook
Unsettled weather, with occasional rainfall, is affecting Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin as a low-pressure system accompanied by relatively cold air masses remains centered south of Turkey. Its effects are expected to persist until Sunday evening.
Average October temperatures are 20–28°C in Tripoli, 21–29°C in Beirut, and 13–27°C in Zahle.
Weather forecast
Friday: Partly cloudy to occasionally overcast, with fog over the mountains. Temperatures will change little and remain below seasonal averages. Scattered showers, occasionally heavy, are expected, accompanied by active winds and a chance of thunderstorms and lightning. Extended clear spells are also forecast.
Saturday: Partly cloudy to occasionally overcast, with fog over the mountains and temperatures remaining below seasonal averages. Scattered showers are expected, accompanied by active winds and a chance of thunderstorms and lightning, with extended clear spells.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a slight drop in coastal temperatures and a limited rise in temperatures over the mountains and inland. Scattered showers may occur during the day, with extended clear spells. Conditions are expected to gradually improve from the afternoon.
Monday: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, with little change in coastal temperatures and a slight rise over the mountains and inland. Light morning showers are possible in northern Lebanon before conditions stabilize.
Additional weather details
- Temperatures: 20–27°C along the coast, 12–20°C in the mountains, and 13–25°C inland.
- Surface winds: Occasionally strong southwesterly winds, ranging from 15 to 45 km/h.
- Visibility: Moderate along the coast, deteriorating over the mountains due to fog.
- Relative humidity along the coast: 60–80%.
- Sea conditions: Rough, with a sea surface temperature of 27°C.
