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Arwad
Tartus, Syria

Arwad

Arwad is a locality in Tartus, Syria, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time13:45
34.86° N, 35.86° EElevation 14 mUTC+3
The year in Arwadweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low28° / 19°
Rain this month82mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Arwad at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

244 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 3.8 km

Weather in Arwad

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct29°22°
Mon26 Oct29°21°
Tue27 Oct29°18°20.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°19°2.7 mm
Thu29 Oct27°19°3.1 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°27.2 mm
Sat31 Oct26°19°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov28°19°2.4 mm
Mon2 Nov24°17°71.3 mm
Tue3 Nov26°18°31.3 mm

When to go to Arwad

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score657380879285777373758274
High17°18°20°23°25°28°30°31°30°28°24°19°
Low10°10°12°14°17°21°24°25°22°19°15°11°
Rain (mm)24417812358227321382156213
Wet days131186310125811
Sea19°17°17°18°21°25°27°28°28°26°23°21°

What's on in Arwad

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

Monuments and museums in Arwad

All monuments

Outdoors around Arwad

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
لحود للأعمال وخدمات الكمبيوتر LBCIMountain huts
1 km
My homeCamp sites
3.7 km
منزل الشهيد نزيه سليمان سليمانMountain huts
3.8 km
fouad homeCamp sites
9.8 km
استراحة ابو جعفر شاطئ النورسViewpoints
13 km

Nature around Arwad

Nature in Syria

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Arwad

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arwad

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Fidanlı 1 km ↑2023 · 146 km
5.5Kapısuyu 3 km ↑2023 · 145 km
5.5Joub Jannine 7 km ↑1956 · 130 km
5.4Protaras 47 km ↘1993 · 134 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Syria

Arwad from above

Getting to Arwad

Latakia International AirportLTK
61 km
Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEY
120 km
Damascus International AirportDAM
172 km
طرطوسRailway station
4.8 km
مركز صيانة قطاراتRailway station
4.2 km

Places near Arwad

Places with a climate like Arwad

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arwad?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arwad.
What is the hottest month in Arwad?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Arwad?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arwad?
January is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Arwad?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 17°C.