SeasonMapByblos (Jbeil) weather in May
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May in Byblos: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Byblos · #120 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Byblos climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Byblos in May
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)
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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 May
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 ↗
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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Byblos?
- May in Byblos: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Byblos on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Byblos in May?
- In May, Byblos averages a daily high of 26.4°C and a low of 18.1°C, with about 12.9 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Byblos in May?
- Byblos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in May.
Other months in Byblos
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Similar destinations in Middle East — May
Within 300 km: Limassol's Kataklysmos on 29 May – 1 Jun, and Dead Sea's Wadi Mujib water trails open on 1 Apr – 31 Oct.