Damascus in May
8.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
2Rainy days (8 mm)
13:44 hDaylight
05:39Sunrise · 19:23 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very dry: about 2 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 1°C | 41 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 12°C | 2°C | 36 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.5 |
| March | 16°C | 5°C | 24 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 21°C | 8°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| May | 27°C | 12°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| June | 31°C | 16°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 34°C | 18°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 34°C | 18°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 31°C | 16°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 26°C | 12°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| November | 18°C | 7°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.9 |
| December | 12°C | 3°C | 31 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Damascus in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 12°C.
When is the best time to visit Damascus?
The best months are May, October, April, June.