Climate Insights for Latakia
Lattakia Subdistrict, Latakia Governorate, Syria
Climate Overview
The climate in Latakia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,163 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 288 mm of rainfall. Latakia 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 12°C.The climate in Latakia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 45.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 11.3 in of rainfall. Latakia 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 53°F.
Temperature
Latakia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Latakia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 84°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Latakia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,163 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 288 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 mm. That's 282 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.Latakia is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 11.3 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 11.1 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
Latakia is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Latakia 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 January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Latakia is during April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Latakia is during April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 84°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 53°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Latakia 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 Latakia 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.