Weather in December in Syria
Considering a trip to Syria this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Syria in December?
December in Syria generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Damascus to 18°C in Lattakia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Lattakia and 4°C in Damascus.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palmyra with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Lattakia with 228 mm.Average sunshine
The city Aleppo usually sees around 127 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Syria in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Syria climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Syria?
Aleppo
In December Aleppo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Deir Ezzor
In December Deir Ezzor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lattakia
In December Lattakia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Palmyra
In December Palmyra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Damascus
In December Damascus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Syria?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Aleppo, December might be a good time to visit Syria.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Aleppo. On the other hand, the months of January, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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