Latakia (or Lattakia, formerly Laodicea) is a city of 385,000 inhabitants, located in the northwest of Syria, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and at 35 degrees north latitude.
, which separates this small part of Syria, with a mild and humid climate, from the rest of the country, which has a more continental and arid climate. Mount Nabi Yunis, the highest peak, reaches 1,568 meters (5,144 feet).
is moderate, since it amounts to 770 millimeters (30 inches) per year, however, it is concentrated from October to April, a period during which it can be abundant. In summer, however, it almost never rains.
, from December to February, is mild, with an average temperature in January of around 12 °C (53.5 °F). There are sunny periods, however, there are also periods of bad weather, with wind, rain and thunderstorms.
, with lows around freezing and highs around 10 °C (50 °F). In the last few decades, the coldest record at the airport is -3 °C (26.5 °F). Snow, on the other hand, is extremely rare.
, from June to September, is hot, muggy and sunny. The average temperature in August, the hottest month, is 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). The humidity is high, although the sea breeze provides some relief. Rainfall is very rare.
Due to the influence of the sea, temperatures are stable. However, there may be periods when the sultry heat is particularly felt.
, brought by the wind that blows from the deserts of Egypt, which are more likely in spring, and a little less in autumn, and during which the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F). In these cases, however, the humidity drops considerably. The heat records are around 40/41 °C (104/106 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.1 °C, with a minimum of
7.7 °C and a maximum of
16.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
24.4 °C in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
162.6 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.9 °C, with a minimum of
8.6 °C and a maximum of
17.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
26 °C in February 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
99.8 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15 °C, with a minimum of
10.6 °C and a maximum of
19.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
33.5 °C in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
90.6 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.7 °C, with a minimum of
13.1 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.8 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
35.6 °C in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
44.2 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21 °C, with a minimum of
16.6 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in May 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
21 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.1 °C, with a minimum of
20.2 °C and a maximum of
28.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C. However, it dropped to
14 °C in June 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.5 °C, with a minimum of
23 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in July 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.9 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
17.2 °C in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.9 °C, with a minimum of
21.7 °C and a maximum of
30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
12.4 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only
7.8 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
22.9 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
67.1 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
8.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
12.8 °C and a maximum of
23.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in November 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in November 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
95.2 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.2 °C and a maximum of
18.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
160.7 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.