Climate Insights for Tartus
Tartus Subdistrict, Tartus Governorate, Syria
Climate Overview
The climate in Tartus is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 777 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 167 mm of rainfall. Tartus 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.The climate in Tartus is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 30.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. Tartus 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 47°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Tartus 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.Temperatures in Tartus vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tartus is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 777 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 167 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 mm. That's 162 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.Tartus is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.4 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
Tartus 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.Tartus is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tartus 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 47 mm 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.The best time to visit Tartus is during April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 87°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 47°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 Tartus 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 Tartus 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.