December weather forecastSyria

Weather in December

December ushers in the winter season in Syria, with a further decrease in temperature and an increase in precipitation, particularly in the coastal and inland areas.

In the coastal regions, cities such as Latakia and Tartus experience a Mediterranean winter, with temperatures typically ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 15°C (59°F). Rainfall increases substantially, making December one of the wettest months of the year for these areas.

Inland regions, including Damascus, experience colder temperatures, particularly at night. Daytime temperatures typically hover between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures can drop to between 0°C (32°F) and 5°C (41°F). Rainfall continues to increase, often accompanied by occasional snowfall on higher ground.

In northeastern Syria, areas like Al Hasakah also see a considerable drop in temperature. Daytime averages typically range from 5°C (41°F) to 10°C (50°F), with nighttime temperatures often dropping below 0°C (32°F). While these areas remain relatively dry compared to the rest of the country, the chances of rainfall do increase slightly in December.

When compared to November, December is significantly cooler and wetter, solidifying the transition into the winter season. As Syria moves into January, the chilly temperatures persist and rainfall remains high, especially in the coastal and inland regions. The possibility of snowfall also increases in certain areas, particularly those at higher elevations.

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• Damascus - December »
  In Damascus in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Damascus, Syria.
• Aleppo - December »
  In Aleppo, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. December has the shortest days of the year in Aleppo, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
• Latakia - December »
  In Latakia in December, the average water temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). On the first day of December in Latakia sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:23.
• Hama - December »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65.5%, are most humid months in Hama, Syria. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65.5%, are the most humid months in Hama.
• Daraa - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Daraa is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight. With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Daraa.
• Qamishli - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Qamishli is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight. In Qamishli in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation.
• Idlib - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Idlib is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight. On the first day of December in Idlib, Syria, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:19.
• Afrin - December »
  The months with the most snowfall days in Afrin, Syria, are January, February and December, with an average of 1 snowfall days. December has the shortest days of the year in Afrin, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
• Manbij - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Manbij with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight. In December, in Manbij the rain falls for 9 days.
• Al-Malikiyah - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Al-Malikiyah, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight. In Al-Malikiyah, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.