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Raqqa, Syria

Ghizlān

Ghizlān is a locality in Raqqa, Syria, 399 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now28°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time13:45
36.68° N, 39.41° EElevation 399 mUTC+3
The year in Ghizlānweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Ghizlān at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

50 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Ghizlān

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct30°17°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct23°15°6.2 mm
Thu29 Oct23°14°15.8 mm
Fri30 Oct22°12°8.2 mm
Sat31 Oct23°10°
Sun1 Nov23°12°
Mon2 Nov19°14°15.6 mm
Tue3 Nov19°13°24.4 mm
Wed4 Nov20°13°1.9 mm
Thu5 Nov21°12°7.1 mm

When to go to Ghizlān

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score415774876358585857808558
High11°13°18°24°31°37°40°40°35°29°20°13°
Low2°3°6°10°15°20°22°22°18°13°7°3°
Rain (mm)51505032212001213849
Wet days9811660001276

What's on in Ghizlān

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 Ghizlān

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ghizlān

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Doğanca 4 km ↙2017 · 136 km
5.4Deir ez-Zor 53 km ←1994 · 150 km
5.2Taşkuyu 3 km ↘2018 · 129 km
5.1Gölpınar 20 km ↑2026 · 104 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ghizlān?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ghizlān.
What is the hottest month in Ghizlān?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Ghizlān?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ghizlān?
March is the wettest month with about 50 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.