Moukhtara
Archaeological Site Mountain town, traditional seat of the Jumblatt family
A mountain town in Mount Lebanon Governorate set among orchards and winding roads; Moukhtara draws visitors for local markets, nearby historical sites and rural Lebanese hospitality.
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How to Get to Moukhtara #
Drive from Beirut via the coastal highway and then inland toward Chouf and Moukhtara (about 1-1.5 hours in normal traffic). Roads are paved; a car or taxi is the usual way to arrive.
Tips for Visiting Moukhtara #
- Be mindful that Moukhtara is a seat of local political life-take care with photography and political questions.
- Combine a visit with a drive through the Chouf Cedars nature reserves to see the region's landscapes.
Best Time to Visit Moukhtara #
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for touring Moukhtara and the surrounding Chouf hills.
Weather & Climate near Moukhtara #
Moukhtara's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (967 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (228 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
