Climate normals · 1970–2000
Damascus Climate
Damascus is a city in Syria (13) with a population of about 1,569,394. Its average annual temperature is 16.2°C (61°F), with roughly 315 mm of rain per year.
16.2°C
Avg Temp
315
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Damascus Climate
Damascus has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F) and receives about 315 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.2°C
Avg Temp
315
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 43° | 73 mm |
| February | 7° / 45° | 55 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 46 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 19 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 9 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 0 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 0 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 0 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 14 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 37 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 61 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Damascus
The most comfortable months to visit Damascus are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Damascus are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Damascus, Syria has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C and about 315 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Damascus average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.