Damascus weather in May
May in Damascus: warm, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Damascus · #74 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Damascus climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 41% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 117 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Damascus in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Damascus?
- May in Damascus: warm, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Damascus on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Damascus in May?
- In May, Damascus averages a daily high of 29.2°C and a low of 13.2°C, with about 5.1 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Damascus in May?
- Damascus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 117 in May.