AI-generatedAïn al-Arab at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 310 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 514 m
Climate in Aïn al-Arab
Aïn al-Arab has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Aïn al-Arab is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Aïn al-Arab
The best time to visit Aïn al-Arab 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 40 °C. The wettest month is January with 59 mm of precipitation.
Aïn al-Arab through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aïn al-Arab in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Aïn al-Arab in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36–40 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Aïn al-Arab in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–35 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Aïn al-Arab in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 26 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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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 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3317:52
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 06:17–07:08 · evening 17:17–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:17 · evening 18:08–18:18
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 Aïn al-Arab 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 24° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Aïn al-Arab in October?
In October, Aïn al-Arab is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:33 – 17:52
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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 Aïn al-Arab
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April has the better holiday weather in Aïn al-Arab: score 91 against 86. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 3better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 21 mm | 30 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Aïn al-Arab month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January11° · 3.7 h
In January, Aïn al-Arab is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in January53February13° · 4.6 h
In February, Aïn al-Arab is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in February81March18° · 6.0 h
In March, Aïn al-Arab is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in March91April24° · 7.4 h
In April, Aïn al-Arab is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in April79May30° · 8.9 h
In May, Aïn al-Arab is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in May50June36° · 11.2 h
In June, Aïn al-Arab is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in June50July40° · 11.1 h
In July, Aïn al-Arab is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11.1 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 Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in July50August40° · 10.3 h
In August, Aïn al-Arab is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °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. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in August51September35° · 9.0 h
In September, Aïn al-Arab is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in September86October28° · 7.1 h
In October, Aïn al-Arab is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in October84November19° · 5.1 h
In November, Aïn al-Arab is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in November47December13° · 3.4 h
In December, Aïn al-Arab is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Aïn al-Arab.
Aïn al-Arab in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aïn al-Arab
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
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (26°). 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 March, so the room should be heated.
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 | 37 | 11° | 3° | 3.7 h | 10 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 13° | 4° | 4.6 h | 8 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 18° | 7° | 6.0 h | 8 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 24° | 11° | 7.4 h | 6 | 30 |
| MayMay | 79 | 30° | 17° | 8.9 h | 4 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 36° | 22° | 11.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 40° | 26° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 40° | 25° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 35° | 21° | 9.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 28° | 15° | 7.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 19° | 9° | 5.1 h | 5 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 13° | 5° | 3.4 h | 8 | 55 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Aïn al-Arab
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 Aïn al-Arab, 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 in Aïn al-Arab: 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, Aïn al-Arab has about 3 rainy days with 21 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Aïn al-Arab
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 and clouds in Aïn al-Arab
How breezy and how cloudy Aïn al-Arab 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 Aïn al-Arab typically peaks at 13 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 27 % of the sky over Aïn al-Arab: 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 and humidity in Aïn al-Arab
How often the day gets hot in Aïn al-Arab (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, Aïn al-Arab has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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
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Aïn al-Arab 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.
Aïn al-Arab has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42).
- 88
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
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 42
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,440 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.
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Aïn al-Arab vs Şanlıurfa
In October the holiday weather in Aïn al-Arab and Şanlıurfa is about equally good (score 86 vs 87). During the day it is about as warm in Şanlıurfa as in Aïn al-Arab.
| in October | Aïn al-Arab | Şanlıurfa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Aïn al-Arab
When is the best time to visit Aïn al-Arab?
The best time to visit Aïn al-Arab 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 Aïn al-Arab?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Aïn al-Arab?
The wettest month is January with 59 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aïn al-Arab get?
Aïn al-Arab gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Aïn al-Arab in?
Aïn al-Arab is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Aïn al-Arab?
A nonstop flight from London to Aïn al-Arab takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,440 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aïn al-Arab?
Aïn al-Arab has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 73, summer holidays 50, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 42.