Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
April, May, June
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Syria?
The best time to visit Syria for backpacking is April, May, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
Start with the essentials:
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work
For backpacking in Syria, April, May, June score highest on this page; January and February rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Syria
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 35Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 54 |
February | 36Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 46 |
March | 73Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 44 |
April | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 34 |
May | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 14 |
June | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 2 |
July | 71Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 0 |
August | 75Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 0 |
September | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 1 |
October | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 18 |
November | 86Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 32 |
December | 36Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 52 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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Plan your backpacking trip to Syria
Now you know the best time to visit Syria — here are the essential next steps to plan your trip.
Where to stay
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