Climate Insights for Latakia

The climate in Latakia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1163mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 288mm 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.

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 is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1163mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 288mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6mm. That's 282mm 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 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.

It is currently autumn in Latakia, which began on September 23, 2026. Latakia 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

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 47mm 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 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.