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Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate

Region · 🇱🇧 Lebanon
Area 759 km²
Time zone Asia/Beirut

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Keserwan-Jbeil Essentials

Keserwan-Jbeil encompasses some of Lebanon's most significant historical and natural sites. This selection includes the UNESCO-listed city of Byblos with its Phoenician ruins and Crusader castle, and the Jeita Grotto’s extensive karstic cave systems. Spiritual landmarks like the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa and the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya offer panoramic coastal views. Natural highlights include the Baatara Gorge’s triple-bridge waterfall and the commemorative stelae at Nahr El Kalb, documenting millennia of military history.

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Keserwan-Jbeil Essentials

This collection highlights the diverse historical and religious landmarks of the Keserwan and Jbeil districts. It features the UNESCO World Heritage site of Byblos, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, and the commemorative stelae at Nahr El Kalb, which document millennia of military history. Spiritual sites include the monumental Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa and the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya, home to the tomb of Saint Charbel. The list is completed by the 17th-century vaulted stone architecture of Souk du Zouk.

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Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA / cc-by-2.0

Mountain Peaks & Views

Explore the dramatic topography of Keserwan-Jbeil, where the Mount Lebanon range meets the Mediterranean. This collection features high-altitude summits like Mzaar Sannine, the religious landmarks of Harissa and the Jesus Cross, and the rugged limestone cliffs overlooking the Ibrahim River. These sites provide access to the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve and offer expansive views spanning from the Bekaa Valley to the coastal horizon.

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Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate — Map

Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 0°–19°
  • 5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–21°
  • 5° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–29°
  • 10° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 14° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 13°–34°
  • 17° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 31° · extremes 17°–35°
  • 19° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 32° · extremes 17°–35°
  • 20° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 30° · extremes 15°–34°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 11°–32°
  • 15° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 3°–21°
  • 7° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Lebanese Pound LBP LL · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type A / Type B / Type C / Type G
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+961
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Tours & Activities

Our Lady of Lebanon
Drive
Byblos
Drive
Lower Grotto

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