Climate Insights for Al-Qamishli
Al-Qamishli Subdistrict, Al-Hasaka Governorate, Syria
Climate Overview
The climate in Al-Qamishli is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 407 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 80 mm of rainfall. Al-Qamishli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Al-Qamishli is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 16 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Al-Qamishli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Al-Qamishli has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Al-Qamishli has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 106°F and an average of 93°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Al-Qamishli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 407 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 80 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Al-Qamishli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.1 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Al-Qamishli is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Al-Qamishli is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Al-Qamishli is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 41°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Al-Qamishli is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 106°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al-Qamishli based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al-Qamishli based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.