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
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in January, November and December to 6 m/s in July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Palmyra
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:July 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 21 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 381 hours of sunshine.
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