Lebanon / Beirut Governorate
Beirut, Lebanon's capital, is a vibrant Mediterranean metropolis with diverse districts and cultural offerings.
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This city on the Mediterranean coast features historical sites in Downtown, nightlife in Ashrafieh, and shopping in Hamra. Beirut offers a blend of cultures, a Mediterranean climate, and activities like exploring museums and the Corniche.
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3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Lebanon.
Avoid all travel
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Avoid all travel to Lebanon due to the volatile security situation in the region.If you’re in Lebanon, you should leave.
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel. Areas in Beirut and Mount Lebanon Governorate.
FCDO advises against all travel to the following areas of Beirut and its southern suburbs, excluding Route 51 from central Beirut to Rafic Hariri International Airport:
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Do Not Travel
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Do not travel to Lebanon due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict. Do not travel to Lebanon for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon due to the safety risks. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. Embassy Beirut personnel are restricted from personal travel throughout Lebanon without advance permission. Additional travel restrictions may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility, with little to no notice due to increased security issues or threats. The Lebanese government cannot guarantee the safety of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence and armed conflict. U.S. citizens in Lebanon are advised to take similar
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 11°C | 191 mm |
| Feb | 18°C | 11°C | 133 mm |
| Mar | 20°C | 13°C | 111 mm |
| Apr | 23°C | 15°C | 46 mm |
| May | 25°C | 18°C | 15 mm |
| Jun | 28°C | 22°C | 2 mm |
| Jul | 30°C | 24°C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 0 mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 24°C | 2 mm |
| Oct | 28°C | 21°C | 60 mm |
| Nov | 23°C | 16°C | 101 mm |
| Dec | 19°C | 13°C | 164 mm |
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Beirut.
Institutions and services in Beirut.