Aleppo, Syria - Weather and Climate
The temperature in Aleppo, Syria can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Aleppo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Aleppo typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 329 mm. Aleppo can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 59 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.8 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Aleppo Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Aleppo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Aleppo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 6 m/s. It is lower in October, November and December and higher in July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Aleppo
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Aleppo in Syria
During the months of April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 59 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 388 hours of sunshine.
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