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Weather in January in Syria

Planning a journey to Syria this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Syria in January?

January in Syria generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Damascus at 12°C to mild in Lattakia at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Lattakia and 2°C in Damascus. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Syria, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palmyra with an average of 21 mm to heavy rainfall in Lattakia with 225 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Aleppo.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 121 hours of sunlight expected in Aleppo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a more detailed look at Syria's conditions throughout the year, check out our Syria climate page.

Where to go in Syria in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Syria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Syria, check out our Syria's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Syria?

Aleppo

In January Aleppo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Aleppo
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<<   Annual Annual
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26°C 
14°C 
3,002 hours 
329 mm 
98 days 
poor 
13°C 
4°C 
121 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
15°C 
5°C 
140 hours 
57 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Aleppo

Deir Ezzor

In January Deir Ezzor 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.

Deir Ezzor
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<<   Annual Annual
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28°C 
16°C 
3,135 hours 
162 mm 
72 days 
14°C 
4°C 
160 hours 
27 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
6°C 
183 hours 
28 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Deir Ezzor

Lattakia

In January Lattakia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lattakia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   Annual Annual
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23°C 
18°C 
2,925 hours 
1146 mm 
92 days 
16°C 
11°C 
136 hours 
225 mm 
14 days 
poor 
16°C 
11°C 
150 hours 
181 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Lattakia

Palmyra

In January Palmyra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Palmyra
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<<   Annual Annual
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26°C 
13°C 
3,202 hours 
114 mm 
65 days 
13°C 
3°C 
164 hours 
21 mm 
10 days 
15°C 
4°C 
187 hours 
19 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Palmyra

Damascus

In January Damascus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Damascus
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<<   Annual Annual
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24°C 
11°C 
3,163 hours 
202 mm 
68 days 
12°C 
2°C 
166 hours 
44 mm 
13 days 
13°C 
3°C 
184 hours 
43 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Damascus

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Syria.

Is January the best time to visit Syria?

In our opinion, January 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 months of January, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Syria.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Syria? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Syria.

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