Best Time to Visit Raqqa, Al-Raqqah, Syria
Raqqa is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Raqqa for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 6.8°C / 44.2°F in January to 31.3°C / 88.3°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 31 mm / 1.2 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Raqqa, Al-Raqqah, Syrian Arab Republic's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Raqqa's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 18.5°C65.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 24.2°C75.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 29°C84.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.3°C88.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 30.7°C87.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 21.5°C70.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Raqqa?
The best time to visit Raqqa for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 31.3°C / 88.3°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Raqqa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Raqqa?
The rainy season at Raqqa, Al-Raqqah runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 14 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is January (31 mm / 1.2 in).
What is the driest month in Raqqa?
The driest month in Raqqa is July, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 31.3°C / 88.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Raqqa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Raqqa — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 31 mm / 1.2 in in January, and the coldest month averages 6.8°C / 44.2°F.
Is Raqqa climate different from Syrian Arab Republic overall?
Yes, usually. Our Raqqa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Syrian Arab Republic figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Raqqa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.