AI-generatedAfrin at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 338 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 229 m
Climate in Afrin
Afrin has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Afrin is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Afrin
The best time to visit Afrin is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and in November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 70 mm of precipitation.
Afrin through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Afrin in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–29 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Afrin in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–37 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Afrin in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–34 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Afrin in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–15 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3817:58
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:23–07:13 · evening 17:23–18:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:13–06:23 · evening 18:14–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Afrin compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Afrin in October?
In October, Afrin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Afrin.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:38 – 17:58
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Afrin
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Afrin: score 90 against 81. In April, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 4better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 20 mm | 27 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Afrin month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January13° · 3.7 h
In January, Afrin is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in January60February15° · 4.8 h
In February, Afrin is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in February80March19° · 6.1 h
In March, Afrin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in March90April24° · 7.4 h
In April, Afrin is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in April86May29° · 9.1 h
In May, Afrin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in May59June34° · 10.8 h
In June, Afrin is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in June50July37° · 11.0 h
In July, Afrin is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in July50August37° · 10.3 h
In August, Afrin is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in August56September34° · 9.1 h
In September, Afrin is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in September81October29° · 7.1 h
In October, Afrin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in October84November21° · 5.3 h
In November, Afrin is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in November54December15° · 3.4 h
In December, Afrin is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Afrin.
Afrin in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Afrin
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 38 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 13° | 4° | 3.7 h | 11 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 15° | 5° | 4.8 h | 9 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 19° | 8° | 6.1 h | 9 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 24° | 12° | 7.4 h | 6 | 27 |
| MayMay | 86 | 29° | 16° | 9.1 h | 4 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 34° | 20° | 10.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 23° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 24° | 10.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 34° | 21° | 9.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 29° | 16° | 7.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 21° | 9° | 5.3 h | 6 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 15° | 6° | 3.4 h | 9 | 64 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.51° N, 36.87° E · 229 m · Asia/Damascus
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Afrin
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Afrin, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Afrin: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Afrin has about 4 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Afrin
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Afrin
How breezy and how cloudy Afrin is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Afrin typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 31 % of the sky over Afrin: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Afrin
How often the day gets hot in Afrin (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Afrin has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Afrin
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Afrin in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Afrin has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 35 min
- Distance
- 3,370 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Syria
- Currency
- Syrian Pound (SYP)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E, L · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +963
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Afrin vs Kilis
In October Kilis has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs 81). During the day Kilis is 2 °C cooler than Afrin.
| in October | Afrin | Kilis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Afrin
When is the best time to visit Afrin?
The best time to visit Afrin is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Afrin?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Afrin?
The wettest month is January with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Afrin get?
Afrin gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Afrin in?
Afrin is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Afrin?
A nonstop flight from London to Afrin takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,370 km.
Which school holidays are best for Afrin?
Afrin has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 81, summer holidays 50, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 49.