SeasonMapByblos (Jbeil) weather in January
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January in Byblos: nice, rainy, with muggy air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Byblos · #861 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Byblos climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 68°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 18.8 cm / 7.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Byblos in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Byblos's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherByblos's best weather comes in June, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Byblos in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The harbour shuts down
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresMost of the restaurants around the old port close or drop to weekends only and the souk is half shuttered. The crusader castle and the ruins stay open and you will have them to yourself. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Byblos — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Byblos?
Byblos in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Byblos?
- January in Byblos: nice, rainy, with muggy air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Byblos on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Byblos in January?
- In January, Byblos averages a daily high of 16.1°C and a low of 9°C, with about 147.5 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Byblos in January?
- Byblos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in January.
- Does it snow in Byblos in January?
- Byblos sees roughly 18.8 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Byblos
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Similar destinations in Middle East — January
Within 300 km: Bethlehem's Greek Orthodox Christmas on 6–7 Jan, and Jerusalem's Christmas in Bethlehem on 20 Dec – 8 Jan.