Damascus Climate by Month
Damascus has a typical Mediterranean climate. Summers (from June to August) are very hot and dry while the winter months (from December to February) are cold and wet. The best time to visit Damascus is probably in spring, although autumn is a good alternative to.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Damascus is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in July to a chilly 12°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Damascus is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 202 mm. The climate in Damascus shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 44 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.3 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.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, Damascus serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Damascus.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Damascus in Syria
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 44 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 367 hours of sunshine.
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