AI-generatedHoms at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 186 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 508 m
Climate in Homs
Homs has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Homs is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 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 18°
06:3818:00
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 17:26–18:15
- 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.
What is the weather like in Homs in October?
In October, Homs 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 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Homs.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:38 – 18:00
- 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
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Damascus
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- 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 Homs
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 7.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Homs, 64 % 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 Homs
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 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 Homs: 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, Homs has about 3 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Homs
How breezy and how cloudy Homs 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 Homs 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 27 % of the sky over Homs: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 Homs
How often the day gets hot in Homs (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, Homs has about 7 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 Homs
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 (21°). 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) in June and from September to 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 | 50 | 13° | 3° | 4.0 h | 9 | 41 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 15° | 4° | 5.0 h | 7 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 18° | 7° | 6.2 h | 7 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 23° | 10° | 8.0 h | 4 | 15 |
| MayMay | 93 | 28° | 14° | 9.7 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 32° | 18° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 34° | 21° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 34° | 21° | 10.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 32° | 18° | 9.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 27° | 15° | 7.3 h | 3 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 21° | 9° | 5.4 h | 4 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 15° | 5° | 3.8 h | 7 | 31 |
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
34.72° N, 36.73° E · 508 m · Asia/Damascus
Best time to visit Homs
The best time to visit Homs 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 December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 41 mm of precipitation.
Homs through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Homs in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Homs in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Homs in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Homs in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–15 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Homs for you.
Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Homs
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 Homs (score 94 and 97). In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94 | 97better |
| Day high | 27° | 23° |
| Night low | 15° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 11 mm | 15 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 – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Homs month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January13° · 4 h
In January, Homs is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in January64February15° · 5 h
In February, Homs is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in February85March18° · 6 h
In March, Homs 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 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in March97April23° · 8 h
In April, Homs is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in April93May28° · 10 h
In May, Homs is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in May71June32° · 11 h
In June, Homs is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in June58July34° · 11 h
In July, Homs is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in July57August34° · 11 h
In August, Homs is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in August72September32° · 10 h
In September, Homs is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in September94October27° · 7 h
In October, Homs 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 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in October88November21° · 5 h
In November, Homs is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Homs.
Homs in November64December15° · 4 h
In December, Homs is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Homs.
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Homs vs. Tripoli
In October the holiday weather in Homs and Tripoli is about equally good (score 94 vs. 94). During the day Tripoli is 1 °C cooler than Homs. Tripoli gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Homs | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sea | – | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – Nov |
Through the year
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Homs 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.
Homs has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.9 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
- 3,490 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 Homs
When is the best time to visit Homs?
The best time to visit Homs 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 Homs?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Homs?
The wettest month is January with 41 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Homs get?
Homs gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Homs in?
Homs uses the time zone Asia/Damascus, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Homs?
A nonstop flight from London to Homs takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Homs?
Homs has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 57.
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