The weather in January in Syria
It's cool in January in Syria with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 5°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for 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 21°C in 2021, Syria reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 10°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 57 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,5 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Syria
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Syria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Syria | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 14°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 15°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 57 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 4,5 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Syria with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 14°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Syria is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Check out the climate of Syria for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Syria is based on weather data from Damascus. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Syria to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Syria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Syria
Temperature in January in Syria over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in 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 January in Syria
Total precipitation in January in Syria over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Syria
Snowfall in January in Syria per year
Daily UV index in January in Syria
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Syria, 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.
Weather experiences in January in Syria
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January was quite cold in Syria and it rained a lot, which is not at all ideal for travel or vacation. During the day it averaged 10 degrees, at night around zero. If you want to come, bring warm clothes!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Syria by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Syria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.