AI-generatedMajdal Shams at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,810 h
- Rain a year
- 389 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,168 m
Climate in Majdal Shams
Majdal Shams has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year, Majdal Shams is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Majdal Shams
The best time to visit Majdal Shams is from March to May and from October to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is January with 85 mm of precipitation.
Majdal Shams through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Majdal Shams in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Majdal Shams in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–33 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Majdal Shams in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Majdal Shams in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
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 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:4018:05
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 06:25–07:14 · evening 17:31–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:25 · evening 18:20–18:30
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 Majdal Shams compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Majdal Shams in October?
In October, Majdal Shams is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:40 – 18:05
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Majdal Shams
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 May bring similar holiday weather to Majdal Shams (score 92 and 93). In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall | 17 mm | 16 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Majdal Shams month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January10° · 4.8 h
In January, Majdal Shams is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in January52February12° · 5.3 h
In February, Majdal Shams is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in February78March16° · 6.4 h
In March, Majdal Shams is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in March91April21° · 7.9 h
In April, Majdal Shams is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in April93May26° · 9.6 h
In May, Majdal Shams is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in May63June30° · 11.0 h
In June, Majdal Shams is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in June50July33° · 11.1 h
In July, Majdal Shams is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in July50August33° · 10.4 h
In August, Majdal Shams is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in August64September30° · 9.0 h
In September, Majdal Shams is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in September92October25° · 6.9 h
In October, Majdal Shams is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in October84November18° · 5.5 h
In November, Majdal Shams is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in November55December12° · 4.4 h
In December, Majdal Shams is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Majdal Shams.
Majdal Shams in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Majdal Shams
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 39 | 10° | 1° | 4.8 h | 12 | 85 |
| FebruaryFeb | 52 | 12° | 2° | 5.3 h | 10 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 16° | 4° | 6.4 h | 9 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 21° | 8° | 7.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| MayMay | 93 | 26° | 12° | 9.6 h | 4 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 30° | 15° | 11.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 33° | 17° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 33° | 17° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 30° | 15° | 9.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 25° | 12° | 6.9 h | 4 | 17 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 18° | 7° | 5.5 h | 6 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 12° | 3° | 4.4 h | 9 | 62 |
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
33.27° N, 35.77° E · 1,168 m · Asia/Damascus
Sunshine2,810 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Majdal Shams
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 6.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Majdal Shams, 61 % 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.
Rain389 mm a year, most in January
Rain in Majdal Shams: 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, Majdal Shams has about 4 rainy days with 17 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Majdal Shams
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 & cloudsWindiest in July: 14 km/h
Wind and clouds in Majdal Shams
How breezy and how cloudy Majdal Shams 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 Majdal Shams typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 30 % of the sky over Majdal Shams: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 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 & humidity96 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Majdal Shams
How often the day gets hot in Majdal Shams (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, Majdal Shams has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
SnowChance of snow up to 32% in February
Snow in Majdal Shams
Snow is possible in Majdal Shams, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Majdal Shams.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Majdal Shams
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Majdal Shams 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.
Majdal Shams has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 92
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,540 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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In October Majdal Shams has the better holiday weather (score 92 vs 77). During the day Quneitra is 2 °C warmer than Majdal Shams.
| in October | Majdal Shams | Quneitra |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Majdal Shams
When is the best time to visit Majdal Shams?
The best time to visit Majdal Shams 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 Majdal Shams?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Majdal Shams?
The wettest month is January with 85 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Majdal Shams get?
Majdal Shams gets around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Majdal Shams in?
Majdal Shams is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Majdal Shams?
A nonstop flight from London to Majdal Shams takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Majdal Shams?
Majdal Shams has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 87, summer holidays 50, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 47.