The climate of Damascus
The current climate in Damascus features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Damascus, Syria.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Damascus in recent years was 45°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in December 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Damascus gets 346 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 9,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Damascus?
The best time to visit Damascus for sunny weather is March through May, October and November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Damascus. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Damascus
The climate table of Damascus shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 16 |
Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 57 | 126 | 47 | 25 | 9,1 | 1,8 | 0,7 | 0,1 | 1,1 | 6,8 | 27 | 44 |
Snow (cm) | 4,5 | 4,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 |
UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Damascus, Syria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Damascus
Yearly Temperature in Damascus
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Damascus, Syria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Damascus
Total Yearly Precipitation in Damascus
Average Snowfall per Month in Damascus
Total Yearly Snowfall in Damascus
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Damascus, Syria. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Damascus
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Average weather in Damascus by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Damascus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.