Best Time to Visit Tartus, Tartus, Syria
Tartus is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Tartus for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.3°C / 52.3°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (August) to 175 mm / 6.9 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tartus, Tartus, Syrian Arab Republic's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tartus's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22.1°C71.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 23.1°C73.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.6°C78.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tartus?
The best time to visit Tartus for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tartus's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Tartus?
The rainy season at Tartus, Tartus runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 63 mm / 2.5 in. The wettest single month is December (175 mm / 6.9 in).
What is the driest month in Tartus?
The driest month in Tartus is August, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tartus?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tartus — 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 175 mm / 6.9 in in December, and the coldest month averages 11.3°C / 52.3°F.
Is Tartus climate different from Syrian Arab Republic overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tartus 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 Tartus specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.