Latakia in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Latakia sees average daytime highs around 24°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 214 mm of rain over about 18 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 28°C in early September to 18°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 75% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels muggy.
Fall is Latakia's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Latakia's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 24°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 214 mm
- 18 wet days
- Avg wind
- 12 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.8
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Latakia in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 28°C in early September to 18°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Latakia reaches about 24°C and drops to 21°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
Latakia weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 11° | 226 | 14.1 | 9.9 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 15° / 11° | 159 | 11.5 | 10.7 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 17° / 13° | 116 | 10.9 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 19° / 15° | 75 | 8.9 | 12.9 | 6.6 |
| May | 22° / 19° | 41 | 5.7 | 13.8 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 25° / 22° | 14 | 3.4 | 14.4 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 27° / 25° | 4 | 1.8 | 14.2 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 4 | 1.4 | 13.3 | 8.0 |
| Sep | 27° / 24° | 24 | 3.6 | 12.2 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 25° / 21° | 66 | 6 | 11.1 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 21° / 16° | 124 | 8 | 10.1 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 16° / 13° | 231 | 12.2 | 9.6 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 75% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Latakia gets around 214 mm of rain over 18 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 12 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min in early September to 9 h 48 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.2 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Latakia
In fall, Latakia overlaps its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Latakia's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Latakia?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit Latakia for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Latakia in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Latakia sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Latakia in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 26°C across fall — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 4 to Dec 19 — about 7.6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Refreshing |
UV index in Latakia in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Latakia peaks around June 19 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Latakia in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Latakia is worst in March — around 48 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.3× the cleanest month (August, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 40 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 44 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | Poor |
| Feb | 48 | Poor |
| Mar | 48 | Poor |
| Apr | 45 | Poor |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 36 | Poor |
| Nov | 41 | Poor |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Latakia?
Latakia sits at 35.5°N, 35.8°E, 29 m above sea level, in Syria. The nearest listed city is Burj Islām, 16 km away.
Topography around Latakia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Latakia.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Latakia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 94 m around an average of 25 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 285 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,704 m.
The land around Latakia is covered by artificial surfaces (57%) within 3 km, water (55%) and trees (25%) within 16 km, and water (37%) and trees (24%) within 80 km.
Syria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2022
- GDP per capita
- $1,057
- 2022
- Happiness
- 3.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2018
- Homicide rate
- 2.1
- per 100k, 2010
- Road deaths
- 14.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 456
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Latakia (35.5312°, 35.7909°, elevation 29 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.