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.
Daytime temperature | 9.7°C 49.4°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
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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 |