Climate Insights for Tartus

Tartus Subdistrict, Tartus Governorate, Syria

Hottest
August
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
February
8°C low47°F low
Wettest
January
167 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

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

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°FebMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°MarMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°AprMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 16°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°OctMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°NovMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°DecMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 167mmFebPrecipitation: 92mmMarPrecipitation: 117mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmMayPrecipitation: 47mmJunPrecipitation: 17mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmOctPrecipitation: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 74mmDecPrecipitation: 138mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.6inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inMarPrecipitation: 4.6inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inDecPrecipitation: 5.4in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan12°53°F
Feb12°54°F
Mar14°58°F
Apr17°63°F
May21°70°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep25°78°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec13°56°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C47 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h7 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C51 °F
18 °C65 °F
12 km/h7 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
25 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in