Climate of Damascus, Damascus, Syria
Point-value climate at Damascus (Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic). Population approximately 2,466,000.
Located in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, Damascus has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 2,466,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 6.4°C / 43.5°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in July, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 64 mm / 2.5 in (January) — about 283 mm / 11.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Syrian Arab Republic, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Damascus's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4°C43.5°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| February | 7.9°C46.2°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 11°C51.8°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 15.5°C59.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.3°C68.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.1°C73.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.7°C65.7°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 12.5°C54.5°F | 35 mm1.4″ | — |
| December | 8.1°C46.6°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Damascus?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Damascus's warmest month is July at an average of 26.1°C / 79°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Damascus?
Damascus, in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.4°C / 43.5°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 283 mm / 11.1 in, with the wettest month being January (64 mm / 2.5 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Damascus in July?
The average temperature in Damascus in July is 26.1°C / 79°F, with rainfall of about 0 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Damascus?
The driest month in Damascus is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Damascus?
The wettest month in Damascus is January, with approximately 64 mm / 2.5 in of average monthly rainfall.