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Masyaf
Hama, Syria

Masyaf

Masyaf is a town in Hama, Syria, 502 m above sea level. It has a population of about 37,109 (2009). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeApr–May · Nov
Population37,109
Local time07:36
35.07° N, 36.34° EElevation 502 mUTC+3
The year in Masyafweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low27° / 13°
Rain this month70mm
Best timeApr–May · Nov

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

Masyaf at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

196 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Weather in Masyaf

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct28°16°
Tue27 Oct24°15°12.7 mm
Wed28 Oct23°13°2.4 mm
Thu29 Oct23°12°6.6 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°23.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°13°1.6 mm
Sun1 Nov19°12°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov20°12°2.1 mm
Tue3 Nov16°11°10.7 mm

When to go to Masyaf

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score354875869182747071808451
High12°13°17°21°25°29°31°32°31°27°19°13°
Low2°3°5°8°12°16°19°19°17°13°7°3°
Rain (mm)19616712265278221470128170
Wet days131186310125710

What's on in Masyaf

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

Outdoors around Masyaf

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
ماركت مفيد فاضلHot springs & thermal baths
0.1 km
ماركت الرضاHot springs & thermal baths
0.1 km
مقبرة مصيافViewpoints
0.3 km
شلالات الزاويViewpoints
11 km

Nature around Masyaf

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 Masyaf

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Masyaf

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Fidanlı 1 km ↑2023 · 125 km
5.7Seldiren 4 km ↖1997 · 136 km
5.5Kapısuyu 3 km ↑2023 · 127 km
5.3Seldiren 5 km ↑1997 · 138 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Syria

Masyaf from above

Getting to Masyaf

Latakia International AirportLTK
52 km
Hatay AirportHTY
144 km
Aleppo International AirportALP
148 km

Places near Masyaf

Places with a climate like Masyaf

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Masyaf?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masyaf.
What is the hottest month in Masyaf?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Masyaf?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masyaf?
January is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.