Climate of Tartus, Syria
Area-weighted average across Tartus. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Tartus, a subdivision of Syrian Arab Republic, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 9.3°C / 48.7°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 205 mm / 8.1 in depending on the season (982 mm / 38.7 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 | 9.3°C48.7°F | 169 mm6.7″ | — |
| February | 10.3°C50.5°F | 170 mm6.7″ | — |
| March | 13.2°C55.8°F | 141 mm5.6″ | — |
| April | 17.4°C63.3°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 20.9°C69.6°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.1°C73.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 21.6°C70.9°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 15.8°C60.4°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| December | 11°C51.8°F | 205 mm8.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tartus?
The best months to visit Tartus, Syrian Arab Republic for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Tartus?
Tartus, Syrian Arab Republic has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 9.3°C / 48.7°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 982 mm / 38.7 in, with the wettest month being December (205 mm / 8.1 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Tartus?
The hottest month in Tartus is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Tartus?
The coldest month in Tartus is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 9.3°C / 48.7°F.
When does it rain most in Tartus?
The wettest month in Tartus is December, averaging about 205 mm / 8.1 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in.