Best Time to Visit Damascus for Backpacking – May Scores 99/100

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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, October, June

Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

3°C – 23°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Damascus

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	35Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	8°	119	13.8	78%	shoulder
February	42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	10°	96	12	72%	shoulder
March	51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	14°	65	9.1	65%	shoulder
April	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	37	6.4	57%	dry
May	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	24°	15	4.8	50%	dry
June	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	2	0.8	45%	dry
July	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	31°	0	0	46%	dry
August	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	0	0	48%	dry
September	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	2	1	49%	dry
October	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	24°	25	5.1	54%	dry
November	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	57	7.2	65%	shoulder
December	41Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	103	12.1	73%	shoulder