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When does Beirutās rainy season occur?
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Beirut experiences a subtropical climate characterized by a distinct rainy season that extends from mid-autumn to early spring. During this period, the city receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 36 inches (914 mm). This pattern is consistent with the broader Mediterranean climate of Lebanon, where winter storms bring the majority of the country's precipitation, while summers remain hot and dry.12