Lebanon and the Eastern Mediterranean basin remain under the influence of hot air masses with temperatures above seasonal averages over the mountains and inland, reaching up to 37°C in the city of Zahle. Humidity levels remain high along the coast, increasing the heat sensation, until Friday, when conditions will gradually recede due to the influx of moderate air masses, returning weather to typical summer conditions with temperatures dropping back to their averages. Some local instability is expected from Saturday evening, accompanied by increased wind speeds.
Average temperatures for the month of July: Tripoli between 23 and 31 °C, Beirut between 24 and 32 °C, Zahle between 18 and 34 °C.
Warning: Increased wind speeds are expected on Friday and Saturday, with rising sea waves and the formation of water currents.
Few clouds to partly cloudy with stable temperatures inland and over the mountains, and a slight rise along the coast, while humidity remains high, increasing the feeling of heat and causing stifling conditions during the night. Winds will occasionally be active.
Few clouds to partly cloudy with a noticeable drop in temperatures over the mountains and a slight decrease in inland and coastal areas. Humidity will also decrease, easing the feeling of heat. Dense fog will form over the highlands, and winds will strengthen, occasionally reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h, especially in northern areas. Warning of rising sea swells and the formation of rip currents.
Few clouds to partly cloudy with an additional drop in temperatures, especially inland and over the mountains, where they return to their seasonal averages. Winds will strengthen, occasionally reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h, especially in northern areas. Warning of rising sea swells and the formation of rip currents. Scattered drizzle is expected at night, particularly in southern areas.
Partly cloudy with continued falling temperatures, dropping below their seasonal averages. Dense fog will form over the highlands. Scattered drizzle is expected during the late morning hours, and winds will occasionally be active.
Southwesterly, occasionally active, speeds between 15 and 35 km/h
Moderate along the coast, occasionally deteriorating over the highlands due to fog.
Between 60 and 85%
Moderate wave height.
| Expected Temperatures | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sour | 25 / 32 | 25 / 31 | 25 / 32 | 25 / 32 | 24 / 31 | 24 / 31 | |
| Beirut | 27 / 31 | 27 / 32 | 26 / 31 | ||||
| Tripoli | 25 / 32 | 25 / 32 | 24 / 31 | ||||
| Baysour | 19 / 30 | 20 / 30 | 19 / 30 | 20 / 30 | 16 / 26 | 18 / 26 | |
| Quartaba | 19 / 29 | 19 / 29 | 16 / 25 | ||||
| Zahle | 19 / 37 | 19 / 37 | 20 / 37 | 20 / 37 | 18 / 35 | 18 / 35 | |