Syria Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, and Hama
This month in numbers
Syria experienced its 4th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 29.32°C, an anomaly of +2.9°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The period of April–June 2026 also ranked as the 3rd warmest on record, with an average temperature of 24.55°C, an anomaly of +2.8°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, and the April–June period was the 2nd warmest.
What changed
The past three months have seen significantly warmer-than-average conditions across Syria, continuing a trend of rising temperatures. This aligns with the broader global picture, which also experienced exceptionally warm conditions during the same period. Syria's 1-month anomaly for June places it as the 40th warmest out of 234 regions tracked, and it was the 2nd warmest in the Asia group for the month.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Syria is consistent with the long-term trend of increasing average temperatures in the region, which has seen a rise of +2.13°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This warming trend is influenced by the , where higher-latitude regions tend to warm faster than the tropics. Additionally, severe flooding impacted the Euphrates River basin in late May and early June 2026, driven by heavy rainfall and upstream dam releases. This event affected over 27,000 individuals, displacing thousands and damaging critical infrastructure, including water stations and agricultural land.
Looking ahead
Seasonal outlooks suggest that temperatures in Syria are likely to remain within expected ranges for the coming weeks and months, aligning closely with historical averages.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Syria
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Syria – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Syria
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BSh · AridSyria has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±11.4°C) and a wet/dry cycle (60× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Feb (-14 mm, -26%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Syria
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Syria changing?
Syria is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Syria come from?
Climate data for Syria comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Syria climate data cover?
The Syria climate profile covers Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Syria
How often is the Syria climate update refreshed?
The Syria climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.