Damascus weather in May (Syria)

Looking to travel to Damascus in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Damascus, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Damascus in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.5 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 323 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, September, October and November generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 8.5 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 44%  

Sunshine 323 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Syria in May

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

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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