Weather in May in Syria
Planning a getaway to Syria this May 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 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.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Syria, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 319 hours of sunshine in Aleppo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Syria climate page.
Where to go in Syria in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Syria?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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