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Palmyra Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Palmyra experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to mild weather. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Palmyra is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Palmyra is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 114 mm. The climate in Palmyra shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in January, with an average of 21 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Palmyra Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Palmyra serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Palmyra

Sunday
23 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
4°C
0 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Fair
Fair
5°C
0 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
7°C
0 mm

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Palmyra in Syria

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Palmyra?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Palmyra?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palmyra?
    January tops the wettest month list with 21 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palmyra?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Palmyra?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 381 hours of sunshine.

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