Damascus Weather in January

What's the weather like in Damascus (Damascus City) in January 2024?

The climate in Damascus during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

January is in the winter in Damascus and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Damascus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.7°C 49.4°F
Nightly temperature -0°C 31.9°F
Average temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 18.1°C 64.5°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Damascus with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Damascus

Damascus average temperature in January

January rainfall

Damascus average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Damascus average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Damascus in January 2024.

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Damascus weather stats

Damascus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 13.4hrs
Coldest month: January 9.4°C 48.9°F
Wettest month: January 107mm 4.2ins
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