Damascus weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 16°C (60°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Damascus sits 704 m (2,310 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 23%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Damascus weather
Is it raining in Damascus right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 16° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Damascus this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–26° and lows of 10–13°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Damascus lately?
In the past 7 days, Damascus had 2 rainy days and 6.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Damascus?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Damascus weather by month
When is the best time to visit Damascus?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Damascus is Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (49°F) in January to 35°C (95°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Damascus?
January is the wettest month, with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Damascus?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (49°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Damascus have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 69 mm (2.7 in).
Damascus weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months