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Idlib, Syria

Afis

Afis is a small town in Idlib, Syria, 335 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,338. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population6,338
Local time07:07
35.91° N, 36.80° EElevation 335 mUTC+3
The year in Afisweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Afis at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

72 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Afis

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct23°13°7.6 mm
Sat31 Oct23°11°
Sun1 Nov23°14°
Mon2 Nov24°14°
Tue3 Nov25°13°
Wed4 Nov21°13°2.2 mm
Thu5 Nov21°13°2 mm
Fri6 Nov20°12°0.9 mm
Sat7 Nov19°12°

When to go to Afis

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score375480847260575657748449
High12°14°18°24°29°34°36°36°33°28°20°13°
Low3°4°7°10°15°20°23°23°19°14°8°4°
Rain (mm)72625230194116265269
Wet days121087521135710

What's on in Afis

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Syria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Afis

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Şatırhüyük 4 km →2023 · 148 km
6.7Sakçagözü 3 km ↖2023 · 143 km
6.3Fidanlı 1 km ↑2023 · 76 km
5.8Arsuz 12 km ↑1951 · 108 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Syria

Cities and settlements

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Afis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Afis.
What is the hottest month in Afis?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Afis?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Afis?
January is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.