August weather forecast
Syria

August in Syria continues the peak summer season with high temperatures and virtually no rainfall across the country.

In the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartus, August experiences temperatures similar to those of July, ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The Mediterranean Sea continues to exert a moderating influence on the climate, maintaining a higher level of humidity compared to the rest of the country. Rainfall is practically non-existent during this month, preserving the typical dry summer conditions.

Moving inland, areas including Damascus remain in the grip of the summer heat. August is characterized by daytime temperatures between 35°C (95°F) and 40°C (104°F), similar to the previous month. The nighttime temperatures provide a respite from the heat, dropping to between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F). The likelihood of rainfall during August is extremely low.

In the northeastern regions of Syria, such as Al Hasakah, the high temperatures persist. Averages range from 35°C (95°F) to 40°C (104°F) during the day, while the nights are cooler, averaging between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F). Like the rest of the country, these regions see no significant rainfall during August.

Relative to July, the climate in August remains consistently hot and dry across Syria. Transitioning into September, there is a slight decrease in temperatures, particularly in the inland and northeastern regions, signalling the beginning of the end of the intense summer heat. Nonetheless, the arid conditions continue to dominate, contributing to the challenging climate of this period.

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• Damascus - August »
  In Damascus, Syria, rain does not fall in July and August. On the first day of August in Damascus, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 19:35.
• Aleppo - August »
  On the last day of August, in Aleppo sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:01 +03. With the onset of August in Aleppo a modest change to a still very hot 36.1°C (97°F) from July's 36.2°C (97.2°F) is noted in high-temperature.
• Latakia - August »
  August, known for its average high temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F), is the warmest month in Latakia. With an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Latakia.
• Hama - August »
  In August, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F). On the first day of August in Hama sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 19:36.
• Daraa - August »
  August replicates July's weather pattern in Daraa, retaining the heated temperatures without a trace of rainfall. July and August are the warmest months in Daraa, with an average high-temperature of 32.6°C (90.7°F).
• Qamishli - August »
  On the first day of August in Qamishli, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 19:22. August brings an average high-temperature of a sweltering 39.8°C (103.6°F) in Qamishli, showing a slight difference from July's 40.3°C (104.5°F).
• Idlib - August »
  In Idlib August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 34.2°C (93.6°F) and a low of 21.4°C (70.5°F). On the first day of August in Idlib sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:38.
• Afrin - August »
  August shares July's heat, hitting highs of up to 34°C (93.2°F), however, sees a slight increase in relative humidity up to 44%. Afrin sees its peak of temperatures during July and August, with an average high-temperature of 34°C (93.2°F).
• Manbij - August »
  July and August, with an average relative humidity of 31%, are the least humid months in Manbij. On the last day of August, in Manbij sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:58 +03.
• Al-Malikiyah - August »
  In Al-Malikiyah rain does not fall in July and August. In Al-Malikiyah, rain does not fall in July and August.