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 high11°C / 53°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall45 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight10.2 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall5.8 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.

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