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Idlib, Syria

Balkūsh

Balkūsh is a locality in Idlib, Syria, 288 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–May · Nov
Population–
Local time02:35
35.78° N, 36.37° EElevation 288 mUTC+3
The year in Balkūshweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeApr–May · Nov

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

Balkūsh at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

99 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Weather in Balkūsh

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct23°13°15.2 mm
Fri30 Oct23°13°8.4 mm
Sat31 Oct23°11°
Sun1 Nov24°12°
Mon2 Nov24°14°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov24°12°1.6 mm
Wed4 Nov21°15°2.9 mm
Thu5 Nov19°13°28.5 mm
Fri6 Nov19°12°8 mm

When to go to Balkūsh

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score405679848073676364768452
High13°15°19°23°27°30°33°33°32°28°20°14°
Low3°4°7°10°14°19°22°22°19°14°7°4°
Rain (mm)999075432682214407194
Wet days121087521135710

What's on in Balkūsh

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 Balkūsh

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balkūsh

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Fidanlı 1 km ↑2023 · 52 km
5.8Arsuz 12 km ↑1951 · 93 km
5.7Seldiren 4 km ↖1997 · 64 km
5.7Kütüklü 3 km ↖1952 · 141 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balkūsh?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balkūsh.
What is the hottest month in Balkūsh?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Balkūsh?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balkūsh?
January is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.