Raqqa, Syria
Ma‘dān
Ma‘dān is a locality in Raqqa, Syria. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now22°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time22:04
35.76° N, 39.60° EElevation 226 mUTC+3
October: high / low29° / 16°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ma‘dān at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:37 · 17:3510 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:24Next holiday8 DecemberLiberation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month40°C
Average high in July
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
29 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ma‘dān
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 54%
Today25 Oct29°18°
Mon26 Oct31°17°
Tue27 Oct32°20°8.3 mm
Wed28 Oct22°18°23.7 mm
Thu29 Oct24°16°1.3 mm
Fri30 Oct24°15°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct22°15°
Sun1 Nov22°15°6.8 mm
Mon2 Nov21°14°15.9 mm
Tue3 Nov21°16°0.7 mm
When to go to Ma‘dān
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 64 | 77 | 88 | 62 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 83 | 85 | 59 |
| High | 12° | 14° | 19° | 26° | 32° | 37° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 29° | 19° | 13° |
| Low | 3° | 4° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 9° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 33 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 22 |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
What's on in Ma‘dān
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 Ma‘dān
Earthquakes around Ma‘dān
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record36within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.4Deir ez-Zor 53 km ←1994 · 47 km
5.2Tabqa 102 km ↘1970 · 101 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ma‘dān?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ma‘dān.
What is the hottest month in Ma‘dān?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ma‘dān?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ma‘dān?
March is the wettest month with about 29 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.