AI-generatedAleppo at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,600 h
- Rain a year
- 289 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 401 m
Climate in Aleppo
Aleppo has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year, Aleppo is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3717:57
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 06:21–07:12 · evening 17:22–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:21 · evening 18:13–18:23
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.
What is the weather like in Aleppo in October?
In October, Aleppo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aleppo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:37 – 17:57
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Damascus
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Aleppo
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 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Aleppo, 62 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Aleppo
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 it, 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.
Rain in Aleppo: 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, Aleppo has about 4 rainy days with 17 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aleppo
How breezy and how cloudy Aleppo 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 Aleppo typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Aleppo: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 Aleppo
How often the day gets hot in Aleppo (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, Aleppo has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aleppo
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June 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 | 36 | 11° | 3° | 3.5 h | 10 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 13° | 4° | 4.6 h | 8 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 18° | 7° | 5.8 h | 8 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 24° | 11° | 7.2 h | 6 | 25 |
| MayMay | 86 | 29° | 15° | 8.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 34° | 19° | 10.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 22° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 22° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 33° | 20° | 8.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 27° | 15° | 7.0 h | 4 | 17 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 19° | 9° | 5.1 h | 5 | 29 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 13° | 5° | 3.3 h | 9 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Aleppo
The best time to visit Aleppo 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 from October to November. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 57 mm of precipitation.
Aleppo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aleppo in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–29 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Aleppo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–37 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Aleppo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–33 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Aleppo in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aleppo for you.
Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aleppo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Aleppo (score 93 and 89). In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 93better | 89 |
| Day high | 27° | 24° |
| Night low | 15° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 4better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 17 mm | 25 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Aleppo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January11° · 4 h
In January, Aleppo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in January53February13° · 5 h
In February, Aleppo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in February79March18° · 6 h
In March, Aleppo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in March89April24° · 7 h
In April, Aleppo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in April86May29° · 9 h
In May, Aleppo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 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 Aleppo.
Aleppo in May57June34° · 11 h
In June, Aleppo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in June50July37° · 11 h
In July, Aleppo is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in July50August37° · 10 h
In August, Aleppo is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in August63September33° · 9 h
In September, Aleppo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in September93October27° · 7 h
In October, Aleppo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in October84November19° · 5 h
In November, Aleppo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Aleppo.
Aleppo in November46December13° · 3 h
In December, Aleppo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Aleppo.
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Aleppo vs. Antakya
In October Aleppo has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs. 84). During the day Antakya is 1 °C warmer than Aleppo.
| in October | Aleppo | Antakya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 93 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Aleppo 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.
Aleppo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 93
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 3.4 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 35 min
- Distance
- 3,410 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.
Frequently asked questions about Aleppo
When is the best time to visit Aleppo?
The best time to visit Aleppo 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 Aleppo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Aleppo?
The wettest month is January with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aleppo get?
Aleppo gets around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Aleppo in?
Aleppo uses the time zone Asia/Damascus, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Aleppo?
A nonstop flight from London to Aleppo takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,410 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aleppo?
Aleppo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 41.
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