AI-generatedSuwayda at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 226 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,068 m
Climate in Suwayda
Suwayda 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 12 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Suwayda is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Suwayda
The best time to visit Suwayda is from March to April and from October to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from February to April and from October to December, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 39 mm of precipitation.
Suwayda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Suwayda in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–28 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Suwayda in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–34 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Suwayda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–31 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Suwayda in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 12–14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March – April, November
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 – April, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:3718:02
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 06:21–07:10 · evening 17:29–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:12–06:21 · evening 18:17–18:27
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 Suwayda compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Suwayda in October?
In October, Suwayda is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 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 Suwayda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:37 – 18:02
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 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 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- 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 Suwayda
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Suwayda: score 94 against 81. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 23 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Suwayda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January12° · 5.3 h
In January, Suwayda 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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in January70February14° · 5.9 h
In February, Suwayda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in February86March18° · 6.8 h
In March, Suwayda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in March94April23° · 8.3 h
In April, Suwayda is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in April77May28° · 9.5 h
In May, Suwayda is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in May52June32° · 10.8 h
In June, Suwayda is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.8 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in June50July34° · 10.8 h
In July, Suwayda is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.8 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in July50August34° · 10.3 h
In August, Suwayda is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.3 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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in August55September31° · 9.1 h
In September, Suwayda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 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 so-so month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in September81October27° · 7.2 h
In October, Suwayda is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 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 Suwayda.
Suwayda in October87November20° · 5.9 h
In November, Suwayda is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in November75December14° · 5.0 h
In December, Suwayda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Suwayda.
Suwayda in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Suwayda
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to 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 | 59 | 12° | 2° | 5.3 h | 8 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 14° | 3° | 5.9 h | 8 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 18° | 6° | 6.8 h | 7 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 23° | 9° | 8.3 h | 6 | 23 |
| MayMay | 77 | 28° | 13° | 9.5 h | 4 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 32° | 16° | 10.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 34° | 18° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 18° | 10.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 31° | 16° | 9.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 27° | 13° | 7.2 h | 4 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 20° | 8° | 5.9 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 14° | 4° | 5.0 h | 5 | 26 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Suwayda
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 7.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Suwayda, 63 % 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 in Suwayda: 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, Suwayda has about 4 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Suwayda
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 and clouds in Suwayda
How breezy and how cloudy Suwayda 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 Suwayda typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Suwayda: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 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 Suwayda
How often the day gets hot in Suwayda (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, Suwayda 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
Snow in Suwayda
Snow is possible in Suwayda, 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 Suwayda.
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.
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Suwayda 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.
Suwayda has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 55 min
- Distance
- 3,640 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.
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Suwayda vs Bosra
In October the holiday weather in Suwayda and Bosra is about equally good (score 81 vs 79). During the day it is about as warm in Bosra as in Suwayda.
| in October | Suwayda | Bosra |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Suwayda
When is the best time to visit Suwayda?
The best time to visit Suwayda 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 Suwayda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Suwayda?
The wettest month is January with 39 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Suwayda get?
Suwayda gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Suwayda in?
Suwayda is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Suwayda?
A nonstop flight from London to Suwayda takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Suwayda?
Suwayda has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 72, summer holidays 50, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 67.