Best time to visit Damascus

Find the best time to visit Damascus and plan your perfect trip in 2025/2026. Get holiday inspiration, weather guides, travel advice and find great deals.

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When is the best time to visit Damascus?

The best time to visit Damascus is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Damascus10
    Jan
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Damascus11
    Feb
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Damascus15
    Mar
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Damascus20
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Damascus25
    May
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Damascus29
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Damascus32
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Damascus32
    Aug
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Damascus29
    Sep
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Damascus24
    Oct
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Damascus17
    Nov
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Damascus11
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Damascus?

The hottest time of year in Damascus is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Damascus?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Damascus with 107mm on average. There are normally 13 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Damascus?

The sunniest time of year in Damascus is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 89% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Syria (Damascus) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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