SeasonMapByblos (Jbeil) weather in March
Lebanon
March in Byblos: nice, rainy — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Byblos · #812 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Byblos climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 121 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.3 cm / 2.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Byblos in March
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair 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 March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Holy Week
20 Mar – 10 May · usuallyClosuresByblos is a Christian town and Holy Week is its serious season, with processions out of the old churches and the port restaurants opening properly for the first time since autumn. Source ↗
- 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Byblos?
- March in Byblos: nice, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Byblos on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Byblos in March?
- In March, Byblos averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 10.7°C, with about 120.9 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Byblos in March?
- Byblos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in March.
- Does it snow in Byblos in March?
- Byblos sees roughly 7.3 cm of snowfall in March.
Other months in Byblos
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Similar destinations in Middle East — March
Within 300 km: Tel Aviv's Purim around 20 Feb – 25 Mar, and Limassol's Limassol Carnival around 1 Feb – 15 Mar.