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Latakia

Decide whether to visit or live in Latakia, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Latakia month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Latakia are typically April, May and June, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 9°C), and January the wettest (about 197 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January15.99.61977.6
February16.89.11028.7
March18.811.41149.8
April22.114.06111.4
May25.317.66012.4
June27.721.32513.3
July30.324.51313.4
August31.125.31512.7
September29.923.02611.4
October27.619.15510.4
November22.714.81198.6
December18.011.31887.4

Google News pulse · checked with SearXNG

What is being reported around Latakia

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Interactive geography

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Latakia, in brief

Latakia is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Latakia took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Latakia

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Latakia

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Latakia

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Latakia

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Latakia

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08 · Questions

Questions about Latakia

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Latakia

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Latakia located and what are its coordinates?

Latakia is situated in Syria at geographic coordinates 35.5313, 35.7909 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Latakia?

Latakia has a recorded population of approximately 709,000 and observes the Asia/Damascus time zone (SYP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Latakia?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Latakia include ar-SY, ku, hy, arc, fr, en, and the circulating currency is SYP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Latakia?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Latakia, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.