Weather in August in Syria
Planning a getaway to Syria this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Syria in August?
Syria offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Lattakia at 30°C and very hot in Deir Ezzor at 42°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Deir Ezzor and 26°C in Lattakia. In Syria, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Deir Ezzor with an average of 0.1 mm to low rainfall in Lattakia with 8.1 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Aleppo enjoys approximately 366 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at August's conditions in Syria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Syria's yearly weather, check out our Syria climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Syria?
Aleppo
In August Aleppo generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Deir Ezzor
In August Deir Ezzor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lattakia
In August Lattakia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Palmyra
In August Palmyra generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Damascus
In August Damascus generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Syria.
Is August the best time to visit Syria?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Syria due to the typically unpleasant weather in Aleppo.
On average, the best time to visit Syria is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Aleppo. On the other hand, the weather in January, June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.
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