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January · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 57/100

Latakia in January

Fair · 57/100Beach 23/100
High / low16° / 8°daily averages
Precipitation207 mm14 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
35.53° N, 35.79° EElevation 29 mUTC+3
When to goLatakia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57January
Best timeApr–Jun
January: high / low16° / 8°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Latakia averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 8° — cool weather by day. Expect around 207 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.

Days are 1.9° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

January scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Latakia. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:46 and sets at 17:47 local time, giving 10 h 01 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 37 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%77%
Dry days · 33%1%
Clear skies · 25%98%

Beach score this month: 23/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Latakia this month

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Jablah

Latakia · 23 km SE
17°Jan high
14wet days
58score
Jablah
Jisr ash-Shughur
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Jisr ash-Shughur

Idlib · 57 km NE
13°Jan high
12wet days
45score
Jisr ash-Shughur
Baniyas
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Baniyas

Tartus · 41 km S
17°Jan high
14wet days
60score
Baniyas
Yayladağı
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Yayladağı

Hatay · 48 km NE
12°Jan high
14wet days
33score
Yayladağı
ivTop of the table

Syria's best in January

Where to go in January
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Tartus

Tartus
17°Jan high
13wet days
64score
Tartus
Baniyas
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Baniyas

Tartus
17°Jan high
14wet days
60score
Baniyas
Mayadin
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Mayadin

Deir ez-Zor
12°Jan high
6wet days
57score
Mayadin
Deir ez-Zor
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Deir ez-Zor

Deir ez-Zor
12°Jan high
6wet days
55score
Deir ez-Zor
·Questions

Latakia in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Latakia?

January scores 57/100 for Latakia, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 16°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Latakia in January?

Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 8°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Latakia in January?

Latakia receives about 207 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 14 days.

Can you swim in Latakia in January?

The sea averages 18°C in January, refreshing but swimmable.