Damascus weather in January
January in Damascus: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Damascus · #273 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Damascus climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.8 cm / 2.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Damascus in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Damascus?
- January in Damascus: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Damascus on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Damascus in January?
- In January, Damascus averages a daily high of 11.4°C and a low of 1.8°C, with about 45.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Damascus in January?
- Damascus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in January.
- Does it snow in Damascus in January?
- Damascus sees roughly 5.8 cm of snowfall in January.