Damascus Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Monthly Temperature in Damascus

The climate in Damascus is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C (95°F) in July to a chilly 12°C (54°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 19°C (66°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Damascus

Damascus is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 202 mm (8 in). The climate in Damascus shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Damascus Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Damascus

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Humidity in Damascus by Month

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Damascus.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year