Homs
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Homs month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Homs are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 21–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and January 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 | 13.0 | 3.9 | 43 | 8.1 |
| February | 14.7 | 4.4 | 31 | 8.9 |
| March | 18.1 | 7.5 | 38 | 9.9 |
| April | 23.9 | 11.0 | 18 | 11.6 |
| May | 28.3 | 14.9 | 9 | 12.6 |
| June | 31.6 | 18.2 | 1 | 13.2 |
| July | 33.8 | 20.7 | 0 | 13.3 |
| August | 33.8 | 20.9 | 0 | 12.8 |
| September | 31.9 | 19.0 | 1 | 11.5 |
| October | 27.5 | 15.4 | 5 | 10.3 |
| November | 20.7 | 10.1 | 25 | 8.9 |
| December | 15.1 | 5.8 | 31 | 7.8 |
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01 · OverviewHoms, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Homs took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Homs
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Homs
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Homs
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Homs
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Homs
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Homs
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homs
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01 · Q&AWhere is Homs located and what are its coordinates?
Homs is situated in Syria at geographic coordinates 34.7240, 36.7256 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Homs?
Homs has a recorded population of approximately 775,404 and observes the Asia/Damascus time zone (SYP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Homs?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Homs 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 Homs?
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