October weather forecastDamascus, Syria

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

October

Weather in October

The weather in October is a welcome respite from the sweltering heat of the Damascus summer with the temperatures declining to a high of 28°C (82.4°F). This month, Damascus begins to move towards a wetter climate after a prolonged dry period. The fall season brings a carpet of leaves, and the city looks enchantingly beautiful. Despite the drop in temperatures, the city stays devoid of the winter chills. October stands out as a month with extended evenings, paving the way for pleasant night-time outdoor activities.

Temperature

In Damascus, the average high-temperature in October drops from a tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F) in September to a moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F). During October, Damascus notes a substantial drop from the daytime peak to an average minimum temperature of 8.9°C (48°F).

Rainfall

In Damascus, Syria, in October, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Damascus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 35 days and collects up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of October in Damascus, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:43 +03.

Sunshine

In Damascus, the average sunshine in October is 8.6h.

UV index

In Damascus, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Damascus, in October, the average high-temperature is 28°C (82.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).

In Damascus, Syria, during October, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

March through November are months without snowfall in Damascus.

In Damascus, Syria, the average day length in October is 11h and 21min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:43 +03.

In Damascus, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.6h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

33.4°C

28°C

20.3°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in October
Damascus, Syria

Average high temperature in October: 28°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 October: 8.9°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 October
Damascus, Syria

Average rainfall in October: 7.1mm

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 October
Damascus, Syria

Average rainfall days in October: 2 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 October
Damascus, Syria

Average snowfall days in October: 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 October /
Average sunshine in October
Damascus, Syria

Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min

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 October: 8h and 36min

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).