Asia
Syria
A cradle of civilisation: ancient Damascus, the ruins of Palmyra and legendary Levantine hospitality, a heritage giant recovering from war.
- Currency
- Syrian Pound (SYP)
- Language
- Arabic
- Best time
- March – May & October – December
FCDO advises against all travel to Syria
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Why Syria
A cradle of civilisation: ancient Damascus, the ruins of Palmyra and legendary Levantine hospitality, a heritage giant recovering from war.
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Syria is one of the oldest inhabited places on earth, a Levantine crossroads where Damascus and Aleppo, among the world's oldest continuously lived-in cities, layer millennia of history into their souks, courtyards and mosques.
Its heritage is staggering: the desert ruins of Palmyra, crusader castles like Krak des Chevaliers, and food and hospitality that anchor the whole Levantine tradition.
A vital caution: Syria is emerging from years of conflict, infrastructure and security remain fragile, and most governments still advise against travel. This is a portrait of an extraordinary civilisation, not a recommendation to visit, always check current official advice first.
Syria in pictures
Cities and regions worth your time
3 destinations in Syria — pick a base or link them into a route.
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Damascus
CapitalOne of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth — the Great Umayyad Mosque and labyrinthine ancient souks.
about 2 days
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Aleppo
One of the world's oldest cities — a towering medieval citadel above the greatest covered souks of the Levant.
about 2 days
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Bosra
A southern Syrian town built from black basalt, home to a magnificently preserved Roman theatre inside a citadel.
Weather & timing in Syria RIGHT NOW 11°C clear
Best Mar–Apr, Nov · Shoulder May, Oct, Dec
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Next 7 days
Forecast · Met Office · updated 13 Nov · Powered by Met Office data
Typical · climate data
Best time to visit
March – May & October – December
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Spring (Mar–May)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 25°C with overnight lows near 11°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Mild, then Warm.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 38°C with overnight lows near 21°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 28°C with overnight lows near 15°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat, then Warm, then Mild.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 15°C with overnight lows near 5°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Mild, then Cool & crisp.
- WMO Severe Weather Information Centre · official warnings from national meteorological services worldwide, on one WMO map
- WMO World Weather Information Service · official city forecasts supplied by each national service
Know before you go
The practical back-matter — safety, drones and the essentials, in one place.
Safety
Official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance is the definitive source — check it close to your travel dates.