Ehden sits at around 1,500 metres, which means a very different climate from the Lebanese coast. Summers (June to September) are cool and dry — this is precisely why the village has been a summer retreat for centuries. Daytime temperatures rarely exceed 28°C, and nights are pleasantly cool. The village is at its most lively in July and August when the summer population arrives.
Spring (April to May) and autumn (October) are quieter but rewarding: the Horsh Ehden reserve is best in spring when wildflowers are out, and autumn brings clear light and fewer visitors. Winter brings snow, and the village largely closes down — many of the restaurants and shops are shuttered from November to April.
The reserve itself is closed in winter and typically reopens in May or June depending on snow conditions. If the reserve is your main reason for visiting, June through early October is the reliable window.