Climate Insights for Aleppo

Mount Simeon Subdistrict, Aleppo Governorate, Syria

Hottest
July
38°C peak100°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
January
64 mm rain2.5 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Aleppo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 306 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 64 mm of rainfall. Aleppo 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 5°C.The climate in Aleppo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 12 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Aleppo 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 40°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°FebMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°MarMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°MayMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 17°JunMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°JulMax: 38°Average: 30°Min: 24°AugMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 24°SepMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°OctMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°NovMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°DecMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 100°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 99°FAverage: 86°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°F
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Temperatures in Aleppo vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Aleppo vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 1mm
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0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1in
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Aleppo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 306 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 64 mm less than January, 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.Aleppo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.5 in less than January, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Aleppo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Aleppo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan8°47°F
Feb10°50°F
Mar14°57°F
Apr19°66°F
May24°74°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul30°86°F
Aug30°86°F
Sep27°81°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec10°50°F

The best time to visit Aleppo is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 17 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Aleppo 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 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 100°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°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 Aleppo 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. 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 Aleppo 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. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C40 °F
12 °C54 °F
11 km/h7 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
13 km/h8 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
25 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C62 °F
30 °C87 °F
15 km/h10 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
35 °C94 °F
18 km/h11 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
38 °C100 °F
20 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
37 °C99 °F
20 km/h12 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C69 °F
34 °C94 °F
15 km/h9 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
14 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
59 mm2.3 in
1 cm1 in