Climate Insights for Jisr ash Shughūr

The climate in Jisr ash Shughūr is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 449mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 110mm of rainfall. Jisr ash Shughūr 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 4°C.

Temperatures in Jisr ash Shughūr vary considerably across the year, with a 30°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 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°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.

Jisr ash Shughūr is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 449mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 110mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 109mm 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.

Jisr ash Shughūr 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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Jisr ash Shughūr, which began on March 20, 2026. Jisr ash Shughūr 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 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Jisr ash Shughūr is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jisr ash Shughūr 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.