Lattakia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Lattakia experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to mild weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Lattakia is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lattakia has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1146 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Lattakia shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 228 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.1 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lattakia Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Lattakia serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lattakia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 65%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in September to 5 m/s in January, February and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Lattakia
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lattakia in Syria
During the months of April, May 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 228 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 326 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
