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Damascus Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

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 in July to a chilly 12°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Damascus Precipitation page.

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

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Damascus

Wednesday
19 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
17°C
0 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
12°C
0.3 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
12°C
0 mm

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Damascus in Syria

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Damascus?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Damascus?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Damascus?
    January tops the wettest month list with 44 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Damascus?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Damascus?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 367 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.