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Idlib, Syria

Darkush

Darkush is a small town in Idlib, Syria. It has a population of about 5,295 (2004). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population5,295
Local time02:09
35.99° N, 36.39° EElevation 109 mUTC+3
The year in Darkushweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Darkush at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°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 Darkush

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct31°16°
Sat24 Oct31°15°
Sun25 Oct30°17°
Mon26 Oct31°17°
Tue27 Oct29°18°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct27°16°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct21°16°42.4 mm
Fri30 Oct21°15°1 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°12.7 mm

When to go to Darkush

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score425880847871666263748453
High13°15°19°23°28°31°33°34°32°28°20°14°
Low3°4°8°11°15°20°23°24°20°14°8°4°
Rain (mm)959075442982216417192
Wet days121087521135710

What's on in Darkush

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

Outdoors around Darkush

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
مخيم ابو بكرCamp sites
3.3 km
مخيم الفاروقCamp sites
3.5 km
我的房子Mountain huts
5.6 km
قلعة سيسانViewpoints
7.2 km
احمد الاحمد ابن حفسرجةMountain huts
7.6 km

Nature around Darkush

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 Darkush

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Darkush

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 · 140 km
6.3Fidanlı 1 km ↑2023 · 38 km
6.3Yalmanlı 3 km ↓1998 · 138 km

Darkush from above

Getting to Darkush

Hatay AirportHTY
42 km
Latakia International AirportLTK
77 km
Aleppo International AirportALP
78 km
محطة قطار جسر الشغورRailway station
21 km

Places near Darkush

Places with a climate like Darkush

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Darkush?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Darkush.
What is the hottest month in Darkush?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Darkush?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Darkush?
January is the wettest month with about 95 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.