Damascus
Syria
Local time15:09
Sunrise06:43
Sunset17:55
Elevation680 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Damascus?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
37°
July
Coldest month
0°
January
Wettest month
26mm
January
Rain per year
124mm
Rainy days per year
23
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6 °C | 0.3 °C | 26 mm | 4.8 | 10.2 h |
| February | 14.8 °C | 1.5 °C | 22 mm | 4.4 | 11.0 h |
| March | 19.5 °C | 4.3 °C | 14 mm | 2.6 | 12.0 h |
| April | 24.8 °C | 7.5 °C | 6 mm | 1.3 | 13.0 h |
| May | 30.4 °C | 11.6 °C | 5 mm | 1.0 | 13.9 h |
| June | 34.8 °C | 15.4 °C | 0 mm | 0.1 | 14.4 h |
| July | 37.3 °C | 18.1 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 14.2 h |
| August | 37.1 °C | 18.1 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 13.4 h |
| September | 34.1 °C | 14.8 °C | 0 mm | 0.1 | 12.4 h |
| October | 28.5 °C | 10.5 °C | 6 mm | 1.2 | 11.4 h |
| November | 20.1 °C | 4.7 °C | 21 mm | 3.3 | 10.4 h |
| December | 14.3 °C | 1.4 °C | 24 mm | 4.2 | 9.9 h |
Plan your trip to Damascus
Tours in Damascus
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Damascus
Day13 °C
Night0 °C
Rain26 mm
January in Damascus: cold, with highs of 13 °C and lows of 0 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day15 °C
Night2 °C
Rain22 mm
February in Damascus: cool, with highs of 15 °C and lows of 2 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day20 °C
Night4 °C
Rain14 mm
March in Damascus: cool, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 4 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Day25 °C
Night8 °C
Rain6 mm
April in Damascus: mild, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 8 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day30 °C
Night12 °C
Rain5 mm
May in Damascus: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 12 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night15 °C
Rain0 mm
June in Damascus: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night18 °C
Rain0 mm
July in Damascus: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night18 °C
Rain0 mm
August in Damascus: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night15 °C
Rain0 mm
September in Damascus: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day29 °C
Night11 °C
Rain6 mm
October in Damascus: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day20 °C
Night5 °C
Rain21 mm
November in Damascus: cool, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 5 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Day14 °C
Night1 °C
Rain24 mm
December in Damascus: cold, with highs of 14 °C and lows of 1 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Curious facts about Damascus
- It is the coolest of the 8 destinations we cover in Syria: 17.4 °C average temperature over the year.
- It is the driest of the 8 destinations we cover in Syria: 124 mm of rain a year.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in April: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- It hardly rains: 124 mm in the whole year.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 13° in January to 37° in July.
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