Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9 °C | 19.1 °C | 14 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 16.9 °C | 17.9 °C | 10 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 18.9 °C | 17.9 °C | 12 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 22.3 °C | 19.2 °C | 6 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| May | 25.9 °C | 21.7 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 28.5 °C | 25.1 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 31.4 °C | 28 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 31.6 °C | 29.1 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 30.3 °C | 28.7 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 27.1 °C | 26.7 °C | 5 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 22.6 °C | 23.8 °C | 8 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 18.1 °C | 21.2 °C | 11 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival (free) for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid for at least 3 months. FCDO advises against travel. Free one-month visa on arrival at Beirut airport; an Israeli stamp in your passport may mean refusal of entry.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 10 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Near an area advised against
Tripoli is outside the areas concerned, but right next to them. Areas concerned: Beirut's southern suburbs, South and Nabatieh governorates (Sidon, Tyre, Naqoura), Beqaa and Baalbek-Hermel, northern Akkar, eastern districts of Tripoli, Palestinian camps, southern Mount Lebanon.
Official advice updated 10 August 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Tripoli in May?
The sea averages 21.7°C in May — swimming is possible but brisk.
How hot is Tripoli in May?
Expect 25.9°C in the afternoon and 18.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Tripoli in May?
Around 3 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 10% of days.