Average monthly wind speed in Palmyra

On this page you will find more information about the mean monthly wind speed over the year in Palmyra (), Syria.

Annually, wind speeds in Palmyra vary between 2 m/s (4 knots) at their lowest and 6 m/s (12 knots) at their peak.

An average wind speed of 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, November and December means a light breeze in Palmyra. This implies that on certain days, the air will be nearly still. There could also be higher gusts on other days. However on an average day, when it is 2 m/s (4 knots), you would feel a gentle caress of wind on your face and see leaves rustling. It's about 7.2 km/h or 4.5 mph on average. he wind conditions are generally mild enough to enjoy being outside throughout the month

Wind speeds reach an average of 6 m/s (12 knots) in July and August; these are statistically the windiest months. This means that on most days, the air is quite windy. There may also be stronger gusts or calmer moments, but windy conditions are typical during this period. This average equates to approximately 22 km/h or 13 mph. Under these conditions, using umbrellas is usually not advisable.

For more detailed information about Palmyra’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Palmyra climate page.