Is the weather good in Syria in January 2026?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Syria during January have been around +12°C.
In Syria the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +12°C in Damascus to +12°C in Damascus. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in January
- rainiest? Damascus, with an average of 1 mm of rain and humidity of 75%;
- warmest? Damascus, with daytime temperatures averaging +12°C;
- windiest? Damascus, with an average of 1 m/s;
- coolest? Damascus, with daytime temperatures averaging +12°C;
How good is the weather in Syria in January?
How warm is it in Syria during January?
This is how hot it usually is in January
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +12°C;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +3°C;
- Highest monthly temperature: +13°C;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +3°C;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: July with an average +36°C during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +12°C of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: July in Damascus;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Damascus;
Winds in Syria during January
January tends to offer light winds averaging 1 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in January:
- Highest average wind speed: Damascus with 1 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Damascus with 1 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Damascus with 1 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Damascus with 1 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Syria in January
Comparison between cities in January:
- Highest average rainfall: Damascus with 37 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Damascus with 37 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Damascus with 11 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Damascus with 11 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Damascus with 35%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Damascus with 35%;
- Highest average humidity: Damascus with 75%;
- Lowest average humidity: Damascus with 75%;
Tips for traveling to Syria in January
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Syria? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Syria based on the weather that January is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for January
- Warm - neither hot nor cool, are probably the most comfortable when you think of sunbathing. Shorts, shorter skirts or dresses, tank tops and t-shirts are the basics here. If you're going to a seaside resort, don't forget your swimwear and maybe even a snorkel, mask and flippers.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- Low humidity makes it easier to regulate the temperature closest to your body with the clothes you are wearing. You also won't sweat as much as with higher levels of humidity. However, very low humidity can lead to drier mucous membranes and irritated eyes - you might want to pack something for that.
FAQ
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Monthly weather in Syria
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Syria, 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.
