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Beirut

Decide whether to visit or live in Beirut, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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

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Should I visit Beirut?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Beirut month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Beirut are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 10°C), and January the wettest (about 169 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)
January16.610.21698.1
February16.99.91198.7
March18.911.81179.8
April22.314.63911.5
May25.818.42512.7
June28.522.0713.3
July31.024.8113.4
August31.225.0212.8
September29.923.4511.5
October27.420.33010.5
November23.516.1699.0
December18.912.31437.6

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What is being reported around Beirut

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People and places shaping Beirut

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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Beirut

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2020 Port of Beirut explosion

    Massive blast on 4 August 2020 killed at least 203 people, injured over 6 500 and left up to 300 000 homeless.

  2. 2006 Lebanon War – Israeli bombardment of Beirut

    Israeli air and naval attacks in July 2006 caused extensive damage, especially in the southern Shiite suburbs.

  3. April 8 2026 ICRC statement on Israeli strikes

    International Committee of the Red Cross condemned Israeli strikes on densely populated areas of Beirut.

Current public leadership

  • Abdallah Darwish

    Wikidata currently records this person as Beirut's head of government. Lebanese politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Beirut has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Papinian

    Renowned Roman jurist who taught at the law school of Berytus (Beirut) in the 3rd‑century.

  • Ulpian

    Prominent Roman jurist and professor at Beirut's law school; his writings shaped Justinian's Corpus Juris Civilis.

  • Salim Ali Salam

    Early 20th‑century Beirut politician, deputy to the Ottoman parliament and president of the Beirut municipality.

  • Rafic Hariri

    Former prime minister whose reconstruction projects reshaped downtown Beirut after the civil war.

Local business and employers

  • Middle East Airlines - Air Liban

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Beirut. Flag-carrier airline of Lebanon.

  • Banque du Liban

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Beirut. Central bank of Lebanon.

  • TMA Cargo

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Beirut. Inactive cargo airline in Lebanon.

  • Bank Audi

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Beirut. Lebanon based bank.

  • Solidere

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Beirut. The Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District.

Newspapers and local media

  • The Daily Star

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Beirut. English language newspaper edited in Beirut, Lebanon.

  • Ad-Diyar

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Beirut. Daily newspaper in Lebanon.

  • L'Orient-Le Jour

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Beirut. French-language Lebanese daily newspaper.

  • Al Akhbar

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Beirut. Daily newspaper in Lebanon.

  • Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Beirut. Television network in Lebanon.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Beirut, in brief

Beirut is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Beirut took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Beirut

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Beirut

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Beirut

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Beirut

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Beirut

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08 · Questions

Questions about Beirut

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Beirut

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Beirut located and what are its coordinates?

Beirut is situated in Lebanon at geographic coordinates 33.8933, 35.5016 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Beirut?

Beirut has a recorded population of approximately 1,916,100 and observes the Asia/Beirut time zone (LBP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Beirut?

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

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Beirut?

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