Syria in May

May is one of Syria's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 2 destinations average 87/100, led by Damascus at 88 — 28°C and 3 rainy days — while Palmyra is warmer at 32°C and scores 85.

#3 of 12 months for Syria · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇸🇾 Syria, month by month

87/100 in May
  1. 70Jan
  2. 77Feb
  3. 83Mar
  4. 94Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 76Jun
  7. 57Jul
  8. 58Aug
  9. 77Sep
  10. 89Oct
  11. 85Nov
  12. 74Dec

Where in Syria in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1DamascusCity28°C8 mm · 3 days88 tier AYes
2PalmyraCity32°C2 mm · 0 days85 tier A—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Syria in May

  • Eid al-Adha · Damascus · 10 May – 10 Jun (usually)

Seasons in force

Dust season · 1 place

Better months for Syria

April · 94/100October · 89/100November · 85/100Weakest: July · 57/100
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