The weather in August in Damascus

It's hot in August in Damascus with an average temperature of 38°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 37°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.

August isn’t a good month to be in Damascus. The average temperature of 38°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Damascus, Syria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 45°C in 2023, Damascus reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 32°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,1 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Damascus

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Damascus. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Damascus New York
Average temperature 38°C 30°C
Max. temperature 40°C 31°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,1 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Damascus with hot temps, averaging around 39°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 39°C, with nights around 21°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Damascus is around 39°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Damascus, Syria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Damascus

Temperature in August in Damascus over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Damascus

Total precipitation in August in Damascus over the years

Daily UV index in August in Damascus

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Damascus, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.