May Weather in Damascus

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 21°C (71°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (95°F), while lows may dip to 8°C (47°F). Typically, the humidity level in Damascus throughout May hovers around 46%.

8°C (47°F)

Minimum temperature

21°C (71°F)

Average temperature

35°C (95°F)

Maximum temperature

46%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Damascus averages 10 mm (0.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 3 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 53 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 50 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 88% probability of sunny days during this period.

10 mm (0.4 inches)

Precipitation

3 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 50 minutes

Sunshine hours

88%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Damascus reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 5 8 10 11 11 9 7 4 2 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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