May weather forecast
Damascus, Syria

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The grand Holy place in the Ummayad mosque in Damascus, Syria
The grand Holy place in the Ummayad mosque in Damascus, Syria

Weather in May

May is a period of warmth in Damascus with increasingly long daytime hours, making it an attractive time for travellers. The almost complete absence of rainfall makes it one of the driest months, allowing uninterrupted outdoor activities. The bulk part of the month centers around warmth and sunshine. The heat creeps in, as May is the start of an intense build-up to the Syrian summer. The temperature remains consistently high, offering lack of weather fluctuations for the residents.

Temperature

Damascus's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F) in April to a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F). The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 10.5°C (50.9°F) during May nights.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Damascus, there are 35 rainfall days, and 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Damascus, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:39 +03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 10. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 10 during May translates into these guidelines:
Without adequate protection, skin and eyes might suffer damage. Ensure precautions are in place. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Following every swim or outdoor workout, a sunscreen with an SPF of not less than 30 should be liberally applied and re-applied frequently, even on overcast days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Damascus in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Damascus, is 29.7°C (85.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 10.5°C (50.9°F).

How much does it rain in Damascus in May?

In May, in Damascus, Syria, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Damascus?

In Damascus, snow does not fall in March through November.

What is the average length of the day in May in Damascus?

In May, the average day length in Damascus is 13h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Damascus?

On the first day of May in Damascus, Syria, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:39 +03.

How long on average sun shines in May in Damascus?

The average sunshine duration in May in Damascus, Syria, is 10.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Damascus?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Damascus is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Damascus, Syria

Average temperature in May - Damascus, Syria
  • Average high temperature in May: 29.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (36.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average rainfall in May
Damascus, Syria

Average rainfall in May - Damascus, Syria
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (27.9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Damascus, Syria

Average rainfall days in May - Damascus, Syria
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and February (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Damascus, Syria

Average snowfall days in May - Damascus, Syria
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Damascus, Syria

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Damascus, Syria
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average UV index in May
Damascus, Syria

Average UV index in May - Damascus, Syria
  • Average UV index in May: 10

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Damascus, Syria

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