Damascus weather in August
August in Damascus: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Damascus · #413 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Damascus climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 36°C / 97°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 41% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 140 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Damascus in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Damascus?
- August in Damascus: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Damascus on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Damascus in August?
- In August, Damascus averages a daily high of 36.1°C and a low of 18.9°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Damascus in August?
- Damascus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 140 in August.