Climate of Latakia, Syria
Area-weighted average across Latakia. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Latakia, a subdivision of Syrian Arab Republic, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 8.5°C / 47.3°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in August, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 217 mm / 8.5 in depending on the season (990 mm / 39 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5°C47.3°F | 167 mm6.6″ | — |
| February | 9.5°C49.1°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
| March | 12.3°C54.1°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| April | 16.5°C61.7°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| May | 19.9°C67.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.9°C73.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 26°C78.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.3°C75.7°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 20.7°C69.3°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 14.8°C58.6°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 9.9°C49.8°F | 217 mm8.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Latakia?
The best months to visit Latakia, Syrian Arab Republic for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Latakia?
Latakia, Syrian Arab Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 8.5°C / 47.3°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 990 mm / 39 in, with the wettest month being December (217 mm / 8.5 in) and the driest August (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Latakia?
The hottest month in Latakia is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Latakia?
The coldest month in Latakia is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 8.5°C / 47.3°F.
When does it rain most in Latakia?
The wettest month in Latakia is December, averaging about 217 mm / 8.5 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.