Lattakia weather in December (Syria)

Curious about the December weather in Lattakia? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Lattakia typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Lattakia in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 228 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lattakia. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lattakia climate page with graphs.

 

Lattakia, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 228 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 152 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Syria in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lattakia in December?

For visitors traveling to Lattakia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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