Aaiha Archaeological Site
Aaiha at a Glance#
Address: Aaiha (Aaiha/Aaiha al-Beqaa), Western Beqaa, Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon
How to Get to Aaiha#
From the city of Zahle, drive east across the Beqaa plain following regional roads toward Aaiha; the village is accessible by car. Public minibuses (service vans) run across the valley between major towns; check local schedules.
Tips for Visiting Aaiha#
- Carry local currency; small village shops may not accept cards.
- Visit the surrounding Beqaa hills at dawn for clearer views and cooler air.
- Talk to local farmers - vineyards and stone terraces are often family-run and willing to explain their craft.
Best Time to Visit Aaiha#
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to visit the Beqaa Valley, avoiding summer heat and winter rains.
Spring
March-May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Wildflowers and cooler temperatures in the Beqaa Valley.
Autumn
September-November · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Harvest time for vineyards and moderate temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Aaiha#
Climate
Aaiha's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (814 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 73
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 8° | 1° | 199 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 2° | 159 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 5° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 49 mm | some cloud | 63% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 10° - 24° | 17° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 3.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 13° - 28° | 21° | 1 mm | clear | 49% | 3.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.2h |
| July | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 3.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.0h |
| August | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 57% | 2.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 13° - 28° | 20° | 1 mm | clear | 58% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 10° - 23° | 17° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 85 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 4° | 159 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
