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February · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 73/100

Tartus in February

Good · 73/100Beach 23/100
High / low18° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation204 mm11 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
34.89° N, 35.89° EElevation 20 mUTC+3
When to goTartus · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73February
Best timeApr–Jun
February: high / low18° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Tartus averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 204 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 29%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 2°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

February scores 73/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Tartus. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and June instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:24 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 10 h 56 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 54 minutes over the month.

Why 73/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%98%
Dry days · 33%21%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Tartus this month

Tripoli
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Tripoli

North Lebanon · 51 km S
17°Feb high
11wet days
68score
Tripoli
Baniyas
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Baniyas

Tartus · 33 km N
17°Feb high
11wet days
70score
Baniyas
Masyaf
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Masyaf

Hama · 46 km NE
13°Feb high
11wet days
48score
Masyaf
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Jablah

Latakia · 53 km N
17°Feb high
11wet days
69score
Jablah
ivTop of the table

Syria's best in February

Where to go in February
Mayadin
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Mayadin

Deir ez-Zor
15°Feb high
5wet days
72score
Mayadin
Latakia
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Latakia

Latakia
17°Feb high
11wet days
70score
Latakia
Baniyas
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Baniyas

Tartus
17°Feb high
11wet days
70score
Baniyas
Deir ez-Zor
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Deir ez-Zor

Deir ez-Zor
15°Feb high
5wet days
69score
Deir ez-Zor
·Questions

Tartus in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Tartus?

February scores 73/100 for Tartus, which we rate as good. Average highs are 18°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Tartus in February?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 9°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Tartus in February?

Tartus receives about 204 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Tartus in February?

The sea averages 17°C in February, cold for most swimmers.