AI-generatedPalmyra at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,160 h
- Rain a year
- 84 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 418 m
Climate in Palmyra
Palmyra has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Palmyra is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, 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 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
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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 06:16–07:05 · evening 17:20–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:06–06:16 · evening 18:09–18:19
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 Palmyra in October?
In October, Palmyra is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palmyra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:31 – 17:54
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 21 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Damascus
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- 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 Palmyra
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 7.7 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Palmyra, 68 % 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 Palmyra
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 Palmyra: 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, Palmyra has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Palmyra
How breezy and how cloudy Palmyra 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 Palmyra typically peaks at 13 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 21 % of the sky over Palmyra: mostly sunny, with about 7.7 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 Palmyra
How often the day gets hot in Palmyra (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, Palmyra 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 Palmyra
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (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 in September. 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 | 61 | 12° | 2° | 6.1 h | 4 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 15° | 3° | 7.0 h | 3 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 20° | 6° | 7.7 h | 3 | 14 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 25° | 11° | 8.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 77 | 31° | 15° | 10.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 35° | 19° | 11.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 22° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 38° | 22° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 33° | 18° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 27° | 14° | 7.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 19° | 8° | 6.6 h | 3 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 14° | 4° | 5.6 h | 4 | 15 |
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
34.56° N, 38.28° E · 418 m · Asia/Damascus
Best time to visit Palmyra
The best time to visit Palmyra is from March to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 84 mm fall in an average year.
Palmyra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Palmyra in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–31 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Palmyra in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–38 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Palmyra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Palmyra in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 12–15 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
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Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Palmyra
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April has the better holiday weather in Palmyra: score 100 against 95. In April, days are 2 °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 | 95 | 100better |
| Day high | 27° | 25° |
| Night low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 8 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 – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Palmyra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January12° · 6 h
In January, Palmyra is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in January76February15° · 7 h
In February, Palmyra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in February96March20° · 8 h
In March, Palmyra is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in March100April25° · 9 h
In April, Palmyra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in April77May31° · 10 h
In May, Palmyra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in May51June35° · 12 h
In June, Palmyra is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in June50July38° · 11 h
In July, Palmyra is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in July50August38° · 11 h
In August, Palmyra is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in August61September33° · 10 h
In September, Palmyra is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in September95October27° · 8 h
In October, Palmyra is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in October92November19° · 7 h
In November, Palmyra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Palmyra.
Palmyra in November66December14° · 6 h
In December, Palmyra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Palmyra.
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Palmyra vs. Homs
In October the holiday weather in Palmyra and Homs is about equally good (score 95 vs. 94). During the day it is about as warm in Homs as in Palmyra. Homs gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Palmyra | Homs |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Palmyra 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.
Palmyra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 99
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 50 min
- Distance
- 3,610 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 Palmyra
When is the best time to visit Palmyra?
The best time to visit Palmyra is from March to April 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 Palmyra?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Palmyra?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 84 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Palmyra get?
Palmyra gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Palmyra in?
Palmyra uses the time zone Asia/Damascus, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Palmyra?
A nonstop flight from London to Palmyra takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Palmyra?
Palmyra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 99, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 64.
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