Latakia weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Fair
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Latakia in December?
In December, Latakia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Latakia.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 80 | 58 | 45 |
| Day | 21° | 16° | 15° |
| Night | 15° | 11° | 9° |
| Sea | 23° | 21° | 19° |
| Sun | 5 h | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 12 | 14 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 9 h 47 min07:39 – 17:25
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Damascus
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in December
- Swimwear
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Latakia in December: quick answers
Is Latakia hot in December?
No. In December, Latakia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Latakia in December?
Yes. In December the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Latakia in December?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total.
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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