Climate Insights for Ţarţūs

Tartus District, Tartus Governorate, Syria

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
February
8°C low
Wettest
January
167mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ţarţūs is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 777mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 167mm of rainfall. Ţarţūs 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Feb Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Mar Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Dec Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ţarţūs vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 167mm Feb Precipitation: 92mm Mar Precipitation: 117mm Apr Precipitation: 55mm May Precipitation: 47mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 17mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Dec Precipitation: 138mm
Precipitation

Ţarţūs is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 777mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 167mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 162mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Ţarţūs is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Ţarţūs, which began on September 23, 2026. Ţarţūs 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 397mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 12°
Feb 12°
Mar 14°
Apr 17°
May 21°
Jun 24°
Jul 26°
Aug 27°
Sep 25°
Oct 22°
Nov 18°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Ţarţūs is during April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. 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 Ţarţūs 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Mar
10 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
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