Hamah climate
Hamah (Syria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C67 °F, and about 326 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hamah climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1458 | 438 | 948 | 722.8 |
| Feb | 1661 | 540 | 1051 | 542.1 |
| Mar | 2069 | 745 | 1457 | 371.4 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1151 | 1864 | 200.8 |
| May | 3187 | 1558 | 2373 | 120.5 |
| Jun | 3596 | 1865 | 2780 | 30.1 |
| Jul | 38101 | 2169 | 2985 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2170 | 3085 | 20.1 |
| Sep | 3595 | 1966 | 2780 | 90.3 |
| Oct | 2985 | 1560 | 2272 | 200.8 |
| Nov | 2271 | 1049 | 1660 | 381.5 |
| Dec | 1661 | 542 | 1151 | 602.3 |
| Year | 38101 | 438 | 2067 | 32613 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 68% | 2.3 | 10:02 |
| Feb | 72% | 64% | 3.1 | 10:52 |
| Mar | 67% | 59% | 4.6 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 61% | 53% | 5.9 | 13:02 |
| May | 55% | 39% | 7.1 | 13:00 |
| Jun | 49% | 18% | 8.0 | 14:30 |
| Jul | 50% | 13% | 7.8 | 14:18 |
| Aug | 54% | 13% | 7.0 | 13:28 |
| Sep | 55% | 19% | 5.8 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 55% | 37% | 4.2 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 60% | 48% | 3.0 | 10:16 |
| Dec | 69% | 62% | 2.1 | 9:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Hamah is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C58 °F and lows 4 °C38 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.6 °C37 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 326 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 57% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is January (72 mm2.8 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 49% in June to 74% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 13%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 12 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hamah
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 20 °C69 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 20 mm0.8 in to 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C101 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Hamah
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1458 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 438 to 5 °C42 °F, about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2069 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 745 to 15 °C58 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3596 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2271 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1049 to 19 °C66 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Hamah compares
Compared with Homs, about 45 km to the south, Hamah is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives 31% more precipitation (326 mm13 in vs 249 mm9.8 in). The difference is largest in November (1.1 °C2 °F warmer).
Of the 12 places in Syria covered by World Climates, Hamah is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Syria climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Nicosia (Cyprus, BSh), Clovis (United States, Csa) and Fresno (United States, BSh).
Nearby places
- Homs 45 km · 19 °C66 °F · 249 mm9.8 in
- Tartus 84 km · 21 °C70 °F · 631 mm25 in
- Idlib 90 km · 17 °C63 °F · 433 mm17 in
- Latakia 98 km · 21 °C70 °F · 686 mm27 in
- Tripoli 114 km · 21 °C71 °F · 562 mm22 in
- Aleppo 124 km · 18 °C64 °F · 433 mm17 in
- Samandağ 127 km · 20 °C67 °F · 626 mm25 in
- Antakya 131 km · 19 °C66 °F · 626 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hamah?
August is the warmest month in Hamah, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hamah?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 14 °C (58 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hamah?
January is the wettest month with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Hamah?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 484 m, while Hamah lies at about 270 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.4 °C2.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.