Best Time to Visit Damascus
Syria · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Damascus is March to April and October to November, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 38°C (100°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 4°C (38°F). Rain is heaviest in January, at about 67 mm (2.6 in), and lightest in August, at 0 mm (0.0 in). July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Damascus weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C 56°F | 4°C 38°F | 67 mm | 11 | 76% | 5.3 | Good 6.8 |
| February | 15°C 59°F | 4°C 40°F | 51 mm | 8 | 72% | 5.6 | Excellent 8.2 |
| March | 19°C 66°F | 6°C 43°F | 26 mm | 6 | 65% | 6.9 | Excellent 9.5 |
| April | 24°C 76°F | 10°C 50°F | 18 mm | 4 | 54% | 8.2 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 30°C 86°F | 14°C 57°F | 7 mm | 2 | 45% | 10.1 | Excellent 8.9 |
| June | 35°C 95°F | 18°C 64°F | 1 mm | 0 | 36% | 12.8 | Fair 5.8 |
| July | 38°C 100°F | 21°C 69°F | 0 mm | 0 | 33% | 12.9 | Poor 4 |
| August | 38°C 100°F | 21°C 70°F | 0 mm | 0 | 35% | 11.8 | Poor 4 |
| September | 34°C 94°F | 19°C 66°F | 2 mm | 1 | 41% | 11 | Fair 6.2 |
| October | 28°C 83°F | 15°C 59°F | 13 mm | 3 | 47% | 8.3 | Excellent 9.8 |
| November | 21°C 69°F | 10°C 49°F | 31 mm | 6 | 61% | 6.6 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 16°C 60°F | 6°C 42°F | 55 mm | 9 | 70% | 5.7 | Excellent 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Damascus?
The best time to visit Damascus is March to April and October to November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Damascus?
July is the hottest month in Damascus, with an average high of 38°C (100°F).
What is the coldest month in Damascus?
January is the coldest month in Damascus, with an average low of 4°C (38°F).
What is the rainiest month in Damascus?
January is the wettest month, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain. August is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
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- Amman176 km · best March to April and October to November
- Larnaca291 km · best March to May and October to November
- Aleppo310 km · best March to April and October to November
- Limassol327 km · best April to June and September to November
- Nicosia327 km · best March to May and October to November
- Paphos383 km · best April to June and October to November
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