Damascus, Syria Weather
Damascus hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 98°F (37°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 100°F (38°C).
Current conditions in detail
Damascus weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Damascus looks sunny, with a high of 97° and an overnight low of 71°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Damascus 14-day forecast
About the weather in Damascus
Located in Syria, Damascus experiences a hot desert climate with intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. Afternoon temperatures peak near 100°F (38°C) in July and dip to about 55°F (13°C) in January, with around 7.0 inches (178 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Damascus weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 100°F (38°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 55°F (13°C)
- Record high: 113°F (45°C) · Record low: 4°F (-16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (6 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 100°F (38°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (21°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 55°F (13°C) and lows around 37°F (3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 113°F (45°C) and dropped as low as 4°F (-16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 1.6 inches (41 mm) of rain over 6 days, while July is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Damascus brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Damascus turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 98°F (37°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Damascus is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Damascus stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Damascus by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 37° | 6 | 1.6 in | 8.5 h/day | 70% |
| February | 59° | 40° | 5 | 1.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 62% |
| March | 66° | 44° | 5 | 1.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 55% |
| April | 78° | 52° | 4 | 0.6 in | 12.0 h/day | 42% |
| May | 87° | 60° | 1 | 0.1 in | 12.8 h/day | 35% |
| June | 94° | 65° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.3 h/day | 33% |
| July | 100° | 69° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.3 h/day | 33% |
| August | 100° | 69° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.9 h/day | 37% |
| September | 94° | 66° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 39% |
| October | 83° | 59° | 2 | 0.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 44% |
| November | 68° | 49° | 4 | 1.1 in | 9.2 h/day | 57% |
| December | 59° | 41° | 5 | 1.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 68% |