Climate Insights for Deir ez-Zor

Sheikh Yasin, Deir ez-Zor Subdistrict, Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria

Hottest
July
42°C peak107°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
December
25 mm rain1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Deir ez-Zor is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 132 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 25 mm of rainfall. Deir ez-Zor 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 Deir ez-Zor is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 5.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 1 in of rainfall. Deir ez-Zor 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 41°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°FebMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°MarMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°MayMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°JunMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 25°JulMax: 42°Average: 35°Min: 28°AugMax: 41°Average: 35°Min: 27°SepMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°NovMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 102°FAverage: 91°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 107°FAverage: 95°FMin: 82°FAugMax: 106°FAverage: 94°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 99°FAverage: 88°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°F
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Deir ez-Zor has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°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.Deir ez-Zor has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 49°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 20mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 20mmDecPrecipitation: 25mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

Deir ez-Zor is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 132 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 25 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 25 mm less than December, 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.Deir ez-Zor is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 1 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1 in less than December, 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/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Deir ez-Zor 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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/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, 20km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Deir ez-Zor 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, 9mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan9°49°F
Feb12°53°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr22°72°F
May27°81°F
Jun33°91°F
Jul35°95°F
Aug35°94°F
Sep31°88°F
Oct25°76°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec11°52°F

The best time to visit Deir ez-Zor is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 42°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 Deir ez-Zor is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 107°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°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 Deir ez-Zor 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 Deir ez-Zor 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 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C51 °F
22 °C71 °F
14 km/h8 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
34 °C93 °F
16 km/h10 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
39 °C102 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C82 °F
42 °C107 °F
22 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
41 °C106 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
37 °C99 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C65 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C53 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C44 °F
16 °C60 °F
10 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in