--- title: "Damascus, Syria" description: "Syria · airport DAM" canonical: "https://0.0.0.0:8000/places/damascus" last-updated: "2026-09-20" --- # 🇸🇾 Damascus, Syria Syria · airport DAM ## On the ground - Safety: Avoid all travel - Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP). 100 USD = 1300200 SYP - Phone code: +963 - eSIM: [https://esimdb.com/syria](https://esimdb.com/syria) - Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria) ## Brief - Damascus offers distinctive Syrian cuisine worth trying, including kibbeh, shawarma, fattoush, muhammara, grilled meats, Damascus sweets such as baklava and ma'amoul, and strong Syrian coffee. - Travel arrangements can change quickly because of Syria's fluid security situation. Confirm accommodation, border crossings, airport operations, local transport, and any required permissions shortly before departure. - Avoid photographing military, government, infrastructure, or security sites, and carry identification because checkpoints and document checks are common. ## Safety and health - Security conditions remain highly volatile around Damascus. Recent bombings, Israeli strikes in the Damascus countryside, and reported militant activity mean visitors should avoid military and security locations, demonstrations, and travel outside the capital without reliable local security advice. ([thenationalnews.com](https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/23/syria-israel-damascus/) | [bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dkdegr2xeo)) - Medical care is well below Western standards and essential medicines may be unavailable or of uncertain quality. Bring an adequate supply of prescription and essential medicines, preferably in original packaging, and do not rely on local pharmacies for replacements. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria)) - Drink tap water only after confirming locally that it is safe, and choose busy restaurants with high food turnover. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Syria)) ## Recent News - **20 September 2026:** Syrian singer Assala Nasri returned to Damascus for a sold-out concert after 15 years abroad. Large gatherings may cause localized congestion and increased security controls. ([dailytimes.com.pk](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555527/anti-basharal-assad-music-star-makes-triumphant-return-to-syria)) - **September 2026:** An ammunition-storage explosion was reported near al-Dumayr in the Damascus countryside. No casualties were reported, but the incident highlights the need to stay clear of military facilities and affected routes. ([xinhuanet.com](https://english.news.cn/20260919/7ff8f43dd1e045baada6b0f1f6d95a70/c.html)) - **23 August 2026:** A bomb targeted a bus carrying Syrian Internal Security Forces near Al-Tal, north of Damascus, causing casualties. A separate taxi-van bombing in Jaramana on 6 August reportedly killed two people. ([thenationalnews.com](https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/23/syria-israel-damascus/)) - **22 August 2026:** An Israeli strike hit a vehicle near Beit Jinn southwest of Damascus and injured several people, underscoring the risk of military escalation in the capital's surrounding countryside. ([bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dkdegr2xeo)) _Updated 2026-09-20._ ## Weather and timing The best time to visit Damascus is from March to May and September to November, when conditions are generally mild or warm and suit walking tours and historic sightseeing. June to August is hot and dry, while December to February is cooler with rain possible. | Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | OK | 7 | 34 | 7 | | February | OK | 9 | 25 | 7 | | March | Great | 12 | 15 | 9 | | April | Great | 16 | 6 | 11 | | May | Great | 20 | 8 | 12 | | June | OK | 25 | 4 | 13 | | July | OK | 26 | 0 | 12 | | August | OK | 26 | 0 | 13 | | September | Great | 24 | 2 | 10 | | October | Great | 20 | 7 | 10 | | November | Great | 13 | 8 | 8 | | December | OK | 9 | 23 | 7 | ### Month by month - **January (OK):** January is cool and can bring rain, around 1-13°C. Warm layers and rain protection suit walks through the old city. - **February (OK):** February is cool with occasional rain, around 3-15°C. A coat and rain protection are useful for historic sightseeing. - **March (Great):** March is mild and often bright, around 6-19°C. Spring blossoms and pleasant walking conditions suit exploring Damascus. - **April (Great):** April is mild and generally dry, around 10-24°C. Spring blossoms and manageable daytime temperatures suit city walks. - **May (Great):** May is warm and mostly dry, around 14-29°C. Afternoon sunshine can feel hot in exposed areas, while mornings suit sightseeing. - **June (OK):** June is hot and dry, around 18-34°C. Strong afternoon heat makes morning and evening visits suitable for outdoor sights. - **July (OK):** July is intensely hot and dry, around 21-37°C. Long daytime walks can be tiring under strong afternoon sun. - **August (OK):** August is very hot and dry, around 20-36°C. Shaded courtyards and indoor historic sites provide relief during sunny afternoons. - **September (Great):** September is hot and dry, around 17-33°C. Early starts suit exploring before strong afternoon sunshine. - **October (Great):** October is mild and generally dry, around 12-27°C. Comfortable daytime conditions suit walking tours and historic sites. - **November (Great):** November is mild to cool, around 7-20°C, with rain possible. Layers and rain protection help during outdoor sightseeing. - **December (OK):** December is cool and periodically wet, around 3-15°C. Warm layers and rain protection suit visits to the city's historic quarters. ### 7-day forecast _Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._ | Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 20 Sep 20 Sep | 32 | 16 | 2% | | 21 Sep 21 Sep | 34 | 16 | 2% | | 22 Sep 22 Sep | 33 | 16 | 2% | | 23 Sep 23 Sep | 33 | 16 | 2% | | 24 Sep 24 Sep | 32 | 15 | 2% | | 25 Sep 25 Sep | 32 | 15 | 2% | | 26 Sep 26 Sep | 32 | 16 | 2% | ## Visa Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. 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