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.
Moukhtara at a Glance#
Address: Moukhtara, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 4° - 12° | 6° | 228 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 192 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 65 mm | some cloud | 63% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 13° - 26° | 20° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 3.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 23° | 1 mm | clear | 49% | 3.5 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.2h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 1 mm | clear | 50% | 4.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.0h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | clear | 57% | 3.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 4 mm | clear | 58% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 102 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 182 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
