Palmyra Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (100°F) in July to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Palmyra is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 114 mm (4.5 in). The climate in Palmyra shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm (0 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Palmyra.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 62%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 45%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, November and December to 6 m/s (12 knots) in July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)