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Aley Weather in May

Aley in May

The short of it: Aley in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 15° · rain 31 mm · daylight 13 h 54 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & May

Thirty years of records give Aley an average May high of 26°, a low of 15° and some 31 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 26°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 54 min in mid-May, 55 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Aley runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Bhamdoûn el Mhatta, 6 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Aley, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 30 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 54 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bhamdoûn el MhattaMount Lebanon6 km E26°14°29 mm
BaabdaMount Lebanon6 km WNW26°17°22 mm
BeirutBeirut13 km NW26°18°17 mm
Ra’s BayrūtBeirut15 km NW26°18°17 mm
AajaltoûnMount Lebanon19 km NNE26°15°38 mm
JouniehMount Lebanon20 km N26°17°19 mm
AaïtanîtBekaa28 km SSE27°14°22 mm
ZahléBekaa28 km E27°13°24 mm

The Almanac · Aley Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 26°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Aley by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°5°265 mm13 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
February15°6°206 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
March17°8°134 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
April21°11°61 mm13 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May26°15°31 mm10 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°19°1.0 mm10 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July31°21°1.0 mm11 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August32°21°1.0 mm11 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September30°19°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
October26°16°33 mm9 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
November20°11°113 mm11 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
December16°8°197 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aley in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aley in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 26°, with nights near 15°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Aley?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Aley in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 55 min in December to 14 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Aley in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Aley in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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