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Hasakah weather & best time to visit

City break

Hasakah at a glance

Best time
Mar – Apr, Nov
Warmest month
Jul · 42°
Sunshine a year
3,160 h
Rain a year
268 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
305 m

Climate in Hasakah

Hasakah has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Hasakah is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hasakah

The best time to visit Hasakah is from March to April and in 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 42 °C. The wettest month is January with 48 mm of precipitation.

Hasakah through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Hasakah in spring

Mar – May

82

Excellent

  • 20–33 °C by day
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Hasakah in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 39–42 °C by day
  • 12.2 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Hasakah in autumn

Sep – Nov

72

Good

  • 21–37 °C by day
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 8 rainy days in all

Hasakah in winter

Dec – Feb

59

Fair

  • 13–15 °C by day
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 24 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hasakah for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: March – April, November

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

77

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: March – April, November

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 21°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 23°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 21°

06:2317:42

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 06:07–06:58 · evening 17:07–17:58
Blue hour
Morning 05:57–06:07 · evening 17:58–18:08

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 Hasakah compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high33°25°
Night-time low20°13°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Hasakah in October?

In October, Hasakah is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hasakah.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min06:23 – 17:42
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
26 %on averageAll months
Hot days
17 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
  • 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
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Compare two months in Hasakah

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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April has the better holiday weather in Hasakah: score 96 against 77. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.

October vs April, Hasakah
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score7796better
Daytime high30°26°
Night-time low17°13°
Sunshine8.0 h8.7 hbetter
Rainy days3better6
Rainfall18 mm27 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hasakah month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

51January13° · 4.9 h

In January, Hasakah is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in January
66February15° · 5.9 h

In February, Hasakah is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in February
87March20° · 7.3 h

In March, Hasakah is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in March
96April26° · 8.7 h

In April, Hasakah is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in April
64May33° · 10.6 h

In May, Hasakah is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in May
50June39° · 12.5 h

In June, Hasakah is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 12.5 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in June
50July42° · 12.6 h

In July, Hasakah is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 12.6 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 Hasakah.

Hasakah in July
50August42° · 11.6 h

In August, Hasakah is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11.6 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 Hasakah.

Hasakah in August
50September37° · 10.5 h

In September, Hasakah is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.5 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, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in September
77October30° · 8.0 h

In October, Hasakah is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in October
90November21° · 6.4 h

In November, Hasakah is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in November
60December15° · 4.6 h

In December, Hasakah is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hasakah.

Hasakah in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Hasakah

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 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (27°). 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.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 30°Night 17°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5113°4°4.9 h848
FebruaryFeb6615°5°5.9 h842
MarchMar8720°9°7.3 h842
AprilApr9626°13°8.7 h627
MayMay6433°18°10.6 h314
JuneJun5039°24°12.5 h01
JulyJul5042°27°12.6 h00
AugustAug5042°26°11.6 h00
SeptemberSep5037°22°10.5 h01
OctoberOct7730°17°8.0 h318
NovemberNov9021°10°6.4 h530
DecemberDec6015°6°4.6 h848

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

36.50° N, 40.75° E · 305 m · Asia/Damascus

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Hasakah

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,160 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.0 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 71 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Hasakah, 71 % 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

Rain in Hasakah: 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.

Per year
268 mm on 48 days
Wettest month
Jan · 48 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 18 mm

In October, Hasakah has about 3 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Hasakah

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Hasakah

How breezy and how cloudy Hasakah 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.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Hasakah typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
27 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Aug · 2 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 47 %
OctoberCloud cover 26 %Sunshine 8.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Hasakah: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Hasakah

How often the day gets hot in Hasakah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
169 days
Hottest month
Jul · 42 °C
Hot months
May – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 17Daytime high 30 °C

In October, Hasakah has about 17 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.

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 Hasakah

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Hasakah 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.

Hasakah has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 34 °C by day
    • 11.0 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 42 °C by day
    • 12.0 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    77

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    56

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 4.8 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 50 min
Distance
3,630 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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Hasakah vs Qamishli

In October Qamishli has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 77). During the day Qamishli is 1 °C cooler than Hasakah.

Hasakah vs Qamishli, in October
in OctoberHasakahQamishli
Holiday weather score7786
Daytime high30°29°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days33
Best timeMar – Apr, NovMar – May, Oct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberHasakah 30°Qamishli 29°
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Syria in October: the best places

In October, Hasakah ranks 19 of 22 destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Bosra27°93
  3. 3Majdal Shams25°92
  4. 4Quneitra27°92
  5. 5Aleppo28°90
  6. 6Gabala29°26°89
  7. 7Baniyas28°26°88
  8. 8Qamishli29°86
  9. 19HasakahThis page30°77
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Frequently asked questions about Hasakah

When is the best time to visit Hasakah?

The best time to visit Hasakah is from March to April and in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Hasakah?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Hasakah?

The wettest month is January with 48 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Hasakah get?

Hasakah gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Hasakah in?

Hasakah is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Hasakah?

A nonstop flight from London to Hasakah takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,630 km.

Which school holidays are best for Hasakah?

Hasakah has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 61, summer holidays 50, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 56.