Your trips
Organise your trips easily with tabs
London
Damascus
Any date
+ Search
background

When is the best time to go to Damascus

When is the best time to go to Damascus, depending on the weather and climate.
Check flight prices to Damascus on Avionero:
Pick dates

When is the best time to visit Damascus?

In general the best time to visit Damascus is probably April, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +36°C in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Damascus in different months

This is the average weather in Damascus for each month based on historic data:

In April, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in September and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +33°C.

February, March, May, June, July, August, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +36°C during July.

In January the weather is average. Expect around 11 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 37 mm in January.

Climate in Damascus

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Damascus for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+22°C+26°C+32°C+36°C+39°C+41°C+43°C+43°C+41°C+36°C+29°C+25°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+12°C+14°C+18°C+23°C+29°C+33°C+36°C+36°C+33°C+27°C+20°C+14°C
Minimum Temperature
-12°C-9°C-5°C-6°C+3°C+10°C+14°C+15°C+11°C+4°C-3°C-7°C
Avg. water temperature
------------
Humidity, %
757164544744454848536373
Rain, mm
373526127100182030
Snow, mm
110000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
112212211111
Sunny Days
66710182730302717107
Cloud Days
141113128100191315
Rainy Days
111010761012579
Snowy Days
110000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Damascus during the whole year:
The hottest month in Damascus is August with average maximum temperature going up to +36°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Damascus looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Damascus is January with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 44%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Damascus during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 11 rainy days and 37 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Damascus during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 1 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Damascus:

What is the hottest month in Damascus?

The hottest month in Damascus is August with average maximum temperature of +36°C.

What is the coldest month in Damascus?

The coldest month in Damascus is January with minimum temperatures of +3°C.

Is Damascus worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Damascus in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +36°C and 30 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Damascus?

if you're looking to visit Damascus when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.

Monthly weather in Damascus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Damascus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.