Syria weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Syria this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Syria in May?
In May, Syria experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day the temperature is warm in Lattakia at 24°C and very warm in Deir Ezzor at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Deir Ezzor and 19°C in Lattakia. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palmyra with an average of 6.7 mm to moderate rainfall in Lattakia with 47 mm. Meanwhile, Aleppo enjoys close to 319 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Syria in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Syria climate page.
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Average weather in Aleppo
In May Aleppo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Deir Ezzor
In May Deir Ezzor generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lattakia
In May Lattakia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Palmyra
In May Palmyra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Damascus
In May Damascus generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Syria?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Syria with overall perfect weather in Aleppo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Aleppo. In contrast, January, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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