Palmyra weather in January (Syria)

What kind of weather does January bring to Palmyra? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Palmyra usually has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 13°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Palmyra in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 164 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.