Capital city in Damascus Governorate, Syria
Damascus weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Damascus
Apr–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Summer is hot (35–40°C) with power cuts; Dec–Feb is cold and wet. Ramadan changes opening hours.
Damascus weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°69 mm
- Feb14°57 mm
- Mar18°29 mm
- Apr23°18 mm
- May29°7 mm
- Jun34°1 mm
- Jul38°0 mm
- Aug37°0 mm
- Sep34°2 mm
- Oct28°13 mm
- Nov19°34 mm
- Dec14°57 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C54°F | 2°C36°F | 69 mm | 76% | Cool |
| February | 14°C57°F | 3°C38°F | 57 mm | 72% | Cool |
| March | 18°C65°F | 6°C42°F | 29 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| April | 23°C74°F | 9°C48°F | 18 mm | 56% | Pleasant |
| May | 29°C85°F | 13°C56°F | 7 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| June | 34°C94°F | 17°C63°F | 1 mm | 36% | Hot |
| July | 38°C100°F | 20°C68°F | 0 mm | 33% | Very hot |
| August | 37°C99°F | 20°C69°F | 0 mm | 36% | Very hot |
| September | 34°C92°F | 18°C64°F | 2 mm | 40% | Hot |
| October | 28°C82°F | 14°C58°F | 13 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C67°F | 8°C47°F | 34 mm | 61% | Pleasant |
| December | 14°C58°F | 4°C40°F | 57 mm | 71% | Cool |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Damascus?
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Apr–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Summer is hot (35–40°C) with power cuts; Dec–Feb is cold and wet. Ramadan changes opening hours.
When is the rainy season in Damascus?
Rain peaks in January with about 69 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Damascus?
July, with average highs of 38°C (100°F).
How cold does Damascus get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 2°C (36°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.4°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.