Good Time to Visit

Weather

The Syrian Arab Republic has a coastal Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers (May-October) and mild, wet winters (December-March). The interior of the country has a desert or semi-desert climate, with an annual rainfall below 20 cm. Average temperatures in Damascus range from 7°C in January to 27°C in July. Nights are often cool.

Visitors are advised to bring lightweight clothing in summer, with warmer clothes advisable from November to March.

More information about the Syrian weather may be found in Climate in Syria.

Festivals

Many festivals, events and fairs occur throughout the year; these include the Silk Road Festival and the Festival of Folklore and Music, in Bosra, which feature artistic, sports and musical shows from different countries of the Silk Road. There's also the Friendship Festival in Latakia, the International Cotton Festival in Aleppo, the Vine Festival in As Suwayda (all in September) and the Film and Theatre Festival in Damascus (November). There are also many religious events throughout the year, such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

Public Holidays

The following table shows the public holidays celebrated in Syria: