April weather forecastDamascus, Syria

The grand Holy place in the Ummayad mosque in Damascus, SyriaThe grand Holy place in the Ummayad mosque in Damascus, Syria

April

Weather in April

With temperatures rising to an average high of 24.5°C (76.1°F), April heralds the height of Spring in Damascus. As the mercury continues to rise, any residual chills from the winter months completely dissipate. The city transitions from a wet-dry phase to a dry phase, as the frequency of rainfall decreases drastically to a negligible level. With the increasing daylight hours, the city fills with travelers and adventurers basking under the sun. An increase in UV index warrants wearing protective gear for any outdoor activity.

Temperature

With the onset of April, Damascus experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an enjoyable 18.9°C (66°F) in March to a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F). Damascus's nighttime temperature in April demonstrates a noticeable plunge to a chilly 7°C (44.6°F).

Rainfall

In Damascus, during April, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. In Damascus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 35 days and collects up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall in Damascus.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of April, in Damascus, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:17 +03.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In Damascus, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

Damascus in April has an average high-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F).

In April, in Damascus, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout April, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Damascus, Syria, snow does not fall in March through November.

In April, the average day length in Damascus, Syria, is 13h and 2min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:17 +03.

In Damascus, Syria, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Damascus is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average UV index

Average temperature in April
Damascus, Syria

  • Average high temperature in April: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (36.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average rainfall in April
Damascus, Syria

  • Average rainfall in April: 7.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (27.9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Damascus, Syria

  • Average rainfall days in April: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and February (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average snowfall days in April
Damascus, Syria

  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Damascus, Syria

  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average UV index in April
Damascus, Syria

  • Average UV index in April: 8

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).