SeasonMapFaraya weather in January
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January in Faraya: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Faraya · #737 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Faraya climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°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 | 0°C / 32°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) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Faraya 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.
Peak crowdsPeak ski weekends, Mzaar ski season, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Faraya'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).
Best weatherFaraya's weather peaks January–March.
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What's on in Faraya in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Peak ski weekends
1 Jan – 15 Mar · usuallySki seasonCrowdedBook earlyBeirut drives up on Saturday and Sunday through the deep winter, so chalets book out and the climb from Jounieh backs up. Storms leave black ice on the last few kilometres. Source ↗
- Season
Mzaar ski season
1 Dec – 10 Apr · usuallyCrowdedThe runs above the village usually hold from December into April, though a thin winter shortens it at both ends. Everything in Faraya is built around whether they are open. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Faraya — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Faraya?
Faraya in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Faraya?
- January in Faraya: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Faraya on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Faraya in January?
- In January, Faraya averages a daily high of 8.5°C and a low of 0.2°C, with about 147.5 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Faraya in January?
- Faraya has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in January.
- Does it snow in Faraya in January?
- Faraya sees roughly 18.8 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Faraya
Warmer or cooler than Faraya in January
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.