Ar Raqqah
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ar Raqqah month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ar Raqqah are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 20–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and March the wettest (about 43 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9 | 3.4 | 35 | 7.5 |
| February | 15.3 | 4.4 | 33 | 8.7 |
| March | 20.0 | 8.8 | 43 | 9.5 |
| April | 26.5 | 13.3 | 21 | 11.3 |
| May | 32.0 | 18.5 | 10 | 12.4 |
| June | 37.0 | 23.1 | 0 | 13.3 |
| July | 40.2 | 25.7 | 0 | 13.2 |
| August | 39.5 | 25.3 | 0 | 13.0 |
| September | 35.5 | 22.1 | 1 | 11.7 |
| October | 29.3 | 16.4 | 8 | 10.0 |
| November | 20.8 | 9.3 | 38 | 8.7 |
| December | 14.6 | 5.2 | 39 | 7.2 |
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01 · OverviewAr Raqqah, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Ar Raqqah took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Ar Raqqah
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Ar Raqqah
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Ar Raqqah
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ar Raqqah
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Ar Raqqah
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Ar Raqqah
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ar Raqqah located and what are its coordinates?
Ar Raqqah is situated in Syria at geographic coordinates 35.9528, 39.0079 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ar Raqqah?
Ar Raqqah has a recorded population of approximately 531,952 and observes the Asia/Damascus time zone (SYP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ar Raqqah?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ar Raqqah include ar-SY, ku, hy, arc, fr, en, and the circulating currency is SYP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ar Raqqah?
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