Monthly climate guide
Damascus weather in October
October in Damascus is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (55°F). The month usually brings about 10 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 6°C cooler than September and 8°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- In Damascus, October is mid-autumn.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 8°C cooler.
- Rain is well below Damascus's usual level (around 58% less).
Avg high
26°C
79°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
10 mm
very dry
Humidity
47%
relative
Sky
34%
cloud · mostly sunny
Damascus weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 34°F | 76 mm | 78% | 53% |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 2°C / 35°F | 48 mm | 71% | 51% |
| March | 16°C / 62°F | 4°C / 39°F | 31 mm | 66% | 47% |
| April | 21°C / 71°F | 7°C / 45°F | 19 mm | 55% | 42% |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 12°C / 53°F | 8 mm | 47% | 37% |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 15°C / 59°F | 1 mm | 38% | 19% |
| July | 36°C / 96°F | 18°C / 65°F | 0 mm | 33% | 19% |
| August | 35°C / 96°F | 19°C / 65°F | 0 mm | 37% | 19% |
| September | 32°C / 90°F | 17°C / 62°F | 1 mm | 40% | 21% |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 55°F | 10 mm | 47% | 34% |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 33 mm | 62% | 46% |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 57 mm | 72% | 47% |
What to pack for October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is October a good time to visit Damascus?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Damascus →Other Syria cities in October
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Damascus weather in October. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/syria/damascus/october
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/syria/damascus/october">Damascus weather in October</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/syria/damascus" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Damascus weather in October"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/syria/damascus/october">Damascus weather in October</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Damascus in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Damascus?
October is a reasonable time for Damascus: highs around 26°C and about 10 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Damascus in October?
Average highs are about 26°C (79°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Damascus in October?
Damascus typically gets around 10 mm of rain in October — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Damascus (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.