Damascus weather in December (Syria)

How is the weather in Damascus in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Damascus generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Damascus in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Damascus climate page with graphs.

 

Damascus, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Syria in December

Find out more about the weather in Syria in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Damascus in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Damascus.

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