AI-generatedHama at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 224 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 270 m
Climate in Hama
Hama has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Hama is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hama
The best time to visit Hama is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from November to December. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is January with 51 mm of precipitation.
Hama through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hama in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Hama in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–36 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Hama in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–34 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Hama in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec
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
Good
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°
06:3817:59
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 06:22–07:12 · evening 17:25–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:12–06:22 · evening 18:15–18:25
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 Hama 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 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Hama in October?
In October, Hama is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 12 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hama.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:38 – 17:59
- 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
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- 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 Hama
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 Hama: score 94 against 79. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 3better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 17 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hama month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
53January15° · 3.8 h
In January, Hama is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in January68February16° · 4.8 h
In February, Hama is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in February82March20° · 6.0 h
In March, Hama is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in March94April25° · 7.5 h
In April, Hama is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in April83May30° · 9.3 h
In May, Hama is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in May60June33° · 10.9 h
In June, Hama is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in June50July36° · 11.0 h
In July, Hama is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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 Hama.
Hama in July50August36° · 10.4 h
In August, Hama is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.4 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 Hama.
Hama in August57September34° · 9.2 h
In September, Hama is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.2 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 Hama.
Hama in September79October29° · 7.1 h
In October, Hama is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 12 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in October87November22° · 5.3 h
In November, Hama is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in November64December16° · 3.5 h
In December, Hama is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hama.
Hama in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hama
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to 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 30 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 | 53 | 15° | 4° | 3.8 h | 10 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 16° | 5° | 4.8 h | 8 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 20° | 8° | 6.0 h | 8 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 25° | 11° | 7.5 h | 4 | 17 |
| MayMay | 83 | 30° | 15° | 9.3 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 33° | 19° | 10.9 h | 1 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 22° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 22° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 34° | 19° | 9.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 29° | 15° | 7.1 h | 3 | 12 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 22° | 10° | 5.3 h | 4 | 20 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 16° | 5° | 3.5 h | 7 | 40 |
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
35.13° N, 36.76° E · 270 m · Asia/Damascus
Sunshine hours in Hama
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 11.4 hours of daylight in Hama, 62 % 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 Hama: 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, Hama has about 3 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hama
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 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 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 Hama
How breezy and how cloudy Hama 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 Hama 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 29 % of the sky over Hama: 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 Hama
How often the day gets hot in Hama (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, Hama has about 14 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
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Hama 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.
Hama has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,460 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.
Compare & alternatives
Hama compared
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Hama vs Homs
In October Homs has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 79). During the day Homs is 1 °C cooler than Hama.
| in October | Hama | Homs |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Hama
When is the best time to visit Hama?
The best time to visit Hama 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 Hama?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Hama?
The wettest month is January with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hama get?
Hama gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Hama in?
Hama is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hama?
A nonstop flight from London to Hama takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hama?
Hama has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 78, summer holidays 50, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 59.