Damascus weather in January (Syria)

Looking to travel to Damascus in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Damascus typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Damascus in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Damascus. 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 January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Syria in January

Find out more about the weather in Syria in January 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 January?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Syria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Syria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.