Aleppo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Aleppo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C (100°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in July to 4°C (39°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Aleppo typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 329 mm (13 in). Aleppo can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 59 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Aleppo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Aleppo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Aleppo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 6 m/s (12 knots). It is lower in October, November and December and higher in July. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)