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Idlib, Syria

Balkāt

Balkāt is a locality in Idlib, Syria, 346 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population–
Local time11:11
36.01° N, 36.41° EElevation 346 mUTC+3
The year in Balkātweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month42mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Balkāt at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

95 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Weather in Balkāt

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct24°14°9.6 mm
Fri30 Oct23°13°15 mm
Sat31 Oct23°12°
Sun1 Nov24°14°0.8 mm
Mon2 Nov25°14°
Tue3 Nov26°13°
Wed4 Nov21°14°3.9 mm
Thu5 Nov20°13°2.6 mm
Fri6 Nov21°12°0.9 mm
Sat7 Nov20°12°0.5 mm

When to go to Balkāt

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score375477817570666162748249
High12°14°18°23°27°31°33°33°32°28°20°14°
Low3°4°7°11°15°19°23°23°20°14°7°4°
Rain (mm)959177453082217427293
Wet days121098631247811

What's on in Balkāt

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.

The sky over Balkāt

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balkāt

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Şatırhüyük 4 km →2023 · 145 km
6.7Sakçagözü 3 km ↖2023 · 138 km
6.3Fidanlı 1 km ↑2023 · 39 km
6.3Yalmanlı 3 km ↓1998 · 138 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Syria

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balkāt?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balkāt.
What is the hottest month in Balkāt?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Balkāt?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balkāt?
January is the wettest month with about 95 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.