Palmyra weather in January (Syria)

What can you expect from the weather in Palmyra during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Palmyra generally has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Palmyra in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 164 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palmyra, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 164 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Syria in January

Find out more about the weather in Syria in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 Palmyra in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Palmyra.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Syria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Syria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.