January Rainfall and Precipitation in Syria

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Syria in January.

Syria experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Palmyra with 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall to heavy in Lattakia with 225 mm (8.9 in) of rainfall. During January, winter is in full swing. On average, January is the wettest month of the year in Syria.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Syria precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Syria receive in January?

Aleppo stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

How many days does it rain in Syria in January?

On average, Aleppo has about 13 days days of rain in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Syria?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Syria, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Syria?

Looking at our data, Lattakia tops the wettest-cities list in Syria for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 225 mm (8.9 in).

What is the driest city in January in Syria?

The driest place is Palmyra with an average rainfall of 21 mm (0.8 in) according to our data.

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