Climate Insights for Salamiyah
As-Salamiye Subdistrict, Hama Governorate, Syria
Climate Overview
The climate in Salamiyah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 167 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 34 mm of rainfall. Salamiyah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Salamiyah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 6.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Salamiyah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Salamiyah vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Salamiyah vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Salamiyah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 167 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 34 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 34 mm 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.Salamiyah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.3 in 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.
Wind
Salamiyah 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 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 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, 17km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Salamiyah 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 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Salamiyah is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°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 Salamiyah is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Salamiyah 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 Salamiyah 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.