The climate of Damascus

What is the climate like in Damascus?

The climate of Damascus has an average yearly temperature of 28°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 14°C and rise to 38°C.

Annually, about 304 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Damascus. Additionally, about 8,5 cm of snow falls each year.

The best time to visit Damascus is March until May, October and November. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Damascus.


  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daytime temperature (°C) 14 17 20 26 32 36 38 38 36 30 22 16
Rainfall (mm) 57 84 47 25 9,1 1,8 0,7 0,1 1,1 6,8 27 44
Snowfall (cm) 4,5 3,8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,2
  • Average yearly temperature: 28°C
  • Highest temperature: 38°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
  • Rainfall: 304 mm per year, averaging 25 mm by month
  • Driest months: 0,1 mm in August, 0,7 mm in July and 1,1 mm in September
  • Wettest months: 84 mm in February, 57 mm in January and 47 mm in March
  • Snowfall: 8,5 cm per year

Climate table Damascus

The climate table for Damascus shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daytime temperature (°C) 14 17 20 26 32 36 38 38 36 30 22 16
Nighttime temperature (°C) 4 3 8 10 17 19 20 20 21 17 10 5
Rainfall (mm) 57 84 47 25 9,1 1,8 0,7 0,1 1,1 6,8 27 44
Snowfall (cm) 4,5 3,8 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
Best month No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No

Temperature by month in Damascus

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Damascus, Syria

Temperature by month in Damascus, Syria

Rainfall by month in Damascus

This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Damascus, Syria.

Rainfall by month in Damascus, Syria

Snowfall by month in Damascus

This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Damascus, Syria.

Snowfall by month in Damascus, Syria

UV index by month in Damascus

This graph shows the average UV index by month in Damascus, Syria.

UV index by month in Damascus, Syria

Yearly temperature in Damascus

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Damascus, Syria, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly temperature in Damascus, Syria

Yearly total rainfall in Damascus

This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Damascus, Syria.

Rainfall per year in Damascus, Syria

Yearly snowfall in Damascus

This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Damascus, Syria, measured in centimeters.

Snowfall per year in Damascus, Syria

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Average weather in Damascus by month

Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Damascus and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Damascus, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.