Jabal es Saaïdé Mountain
Mountain near Baalbek-Hermel, eastern Lebanon
Jabal es Saaïdé at a Glance#
How to Get to Jabal es Saaïdé#
Reachable by regional roads from nearby towns in the Baalbek-Hermel area; local maps and guides are recommended for navigating mountain tracks and rural approaches.
Tips for Visiting Jabal es Saaïdé#
- Early morning offers the clearest views and gentler light for photography.
- Ask local guides about seasonal shepherding patterns; the landscape is still used for grazing.
- Be prepared for steep terrain if planning longer treks; appropriate footwear and provisions are essential.
Best Time to Visit Jabal es Saaïdé#
Spring and autumn are the most appealing seasons for walking and sightseeing; summer can be hot and winter can be wet and colder.
Spring - March-May
Mar-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Wildflowers and manageable temperatures make this the best time for hikes.
Autumn - September-November
Sep-Nov · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Cooler, clearer days and less chance of summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Jabal es Saaïdé#
Climate
Jabal es Saaïdé's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (807 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 74
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 11° | 4° | 182 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 12° | 4° | 145 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 15° | 7° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 21° | 14° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 11° - 26° | 19° | 25 mm | some cloud | 52% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 14° - 31° | 22° | 2 mm | clear | 42% | 3.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Ideal | 16° - 33° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 37% | 3.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 33° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 14° - 31° | 22° | 4 mm | clear | 45% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 10° - 25° | 18° | 32 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 5° - 18° | 12° | 85 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 6° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |