Monthly climate guide
Aleppo weather in January
Expect cool weather in Aleppo in January: afternoons reach about 12°C (54°F), while nights drop to around 2°C (35°F). Around 95 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's wetter than a typical month in Aleppo — roughly 137% more rain than average.
- In Aleppo, January is mid-winter.
- Aleppo is usually about 3°C cooler than Latakia, 140 km away, in January.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 59%.
January is typically Aleppo's coolest month.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
2°C
35°F
Rainfall
95 mm
wet
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Aleppo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 35°F | 95 mm | 82% | 59% |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 3°C / 37°F | 61 mm | 77% | 55% |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 6°C / 42°F | 49 mm | 73% | 52% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 9°C / 49°F | 34 mm | 67% | 47% |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 14°C / 57°F | 25 mm | 62% | 41% |
| June | 35°C / 95°F | 18°C / 64°F | 9 mm | 54% | 14% |
| July | 39°C / 102°F | 21°C / 70°F | 3 mm | 52% | 7% |
| August | 39°C / 101°F | 22°C / 71°F | 6 mm | 55% | 7% |
| September | 36°C / 96°F | 19°C / 66°F | 15 mm | 57% | 15% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 14°C / 58°F | 31 mm | 56% | 33% |
| November | 20°C / 69°F | 8°C / 46°F | 48 mm | 65% | 45% |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 3°C / 38°F | 106 mm | 76% | 54% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Aleppo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Aleppo →Other Syria cities in January
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Aleppo in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Aleppo?
January is cool in Aleppo, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Aleppo in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 2°C (35°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Aleppo in January?
Aleppo typically gets around 95 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Aleppo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.