Climate Insights for Suwayda
As-Suweida Subdistrict, As-Suweida Governorate, Syria
Climate Overview
The climate in Suwayda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 227 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 46 mm of rainfall. Suwayda 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.The climate in Suwayda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 8.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Suwayda 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 39°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Suwayda 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 26°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 13°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 Suwayda vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Suwayda is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 227 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 45 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.Suwayda is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.8 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
Suwayda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Suwayda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Suwayda is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm 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 best time to visit Suwayda is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Suwayda 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 Suwayda 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.