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Aley

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Aley?

High caution — reconsider plans

Avoid all travel to certain parts of Lebanon and all‑but‑essential travel to other areas; assess risk before visiting Aley.

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  • Official advice warns against travel
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Security incidents in surrounding regions
  • Potential for civil unrest
  • Limited consular support

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Aley month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Aley are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and January the wettest (about 129 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January11.12.71297.8
February12.02.7938.6
March14.45.3949.6
April18.88.54511.5
May22.612.32612.6
June25.415.8713.4
July27.918.4113.5
August28.018.4112.9
September26.316.5711.6
October23.212.92810.5
November18.78.7569.1
December13.64.9967.5

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What is being reported around Aley

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People and places shaping Aley

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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Past and future events in Aley

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1904

    It was the site of a serious accident on 12 April 1904, when part of the locomotive exploded and the train fell backwards down the 7% grade, killing 8 and seriously injuring another 21.

  2. Documented history · 2001

    In 2001, the municipality of Aley began renovating the downtown area, especially its historic souk, and the city quickly revived its role in Lebanon's tourism.

  3. 1904 railway accident

    On 12 April 1904 a locomotive exploded on the Beirut‑Damascus line near Aley, killing 8 and injuring 21.

  4. 2001 downtown renovation

    The municipality began restoring the historic souk and downtown area, reviving tourism.

  5. 2009 Yasa safety programme

    Aley municipality joined the Yasa initiative to reduce accidents.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Aley has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Laure Moghaizel

    Lebanese human‑rights lawyer who lived in Aley during her youth.

  • Mrs. El Khalil

    President of the Beirut Marathon Association, born in Aley.

Historical figures

  • Kamil Pasha

    Ottoman governor who made Aley his summer capital in the early 20th century.

  • Djemal Pasha

    Ottoman official who used Aley’s Diwan for political executions.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Aley yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Aley Synagogue

    Wikidata places this site in Aley. Synagogue in Aley, Lebanon.

  • Souk Aley

    Historic boulevard lined with palm trees, shops and cafés.

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01 · Overview

Aley, in brief

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02 · History

How Aley took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Aley

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Aley

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Aley

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Aley

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Aley

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08 · Questions

Questions about Aley

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aley

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01 · Q&A

Where is Aley located and what are its coordinates?

Aley is situated in Lebanon at geographic coordinates 33.8053, 35.6000 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Aley?

Aley has a recorded population of approximately 130,000 and observes the Asia/Beirut time zone (LBP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Aley?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Aley include ar-LB, fr-LB, en, hy, and the circulating currency is LBP.

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