Climate Insights for As-Suwayda

The climate in As-Suwayda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 256mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 41mm of rainfall. As-Suwayda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperatures in As-Suwayda vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°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.

As-Suwayda is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 256mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 41mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 40mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 12cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

As-Suwayda is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in As-Suwayda, which began on March 20, 2026. As-Suwayda is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit As-Suwayda is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for As-Suwayda 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.