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.

Best time to visit Damascus

Q: When is the best time to visit Damascus?

The best time to visit Damascus is May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
1.5
Feb
1.5
Mar
4
Apr
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May
4.5
Jun
3.5
Jul
3.5
Aug
4.5
Sep
4
Oct
1.5
Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Jan
11
Feb
15
Mar
20
Apr
25
May
29
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
29
Sep
24
Oct
17
Nov
11
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
Jan
6
Feb
7
Mar
8
Apr
10
May
12
Jun
13
Jul
12
Aug
10
Sep
8
Oct
7
Nov
5
Dec

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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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