Things to Do in Syria in December
December weather, activities, events & insider tips
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December Weather in Syria
Long-run averages for December in Damascus
58°F (14°C)
High Temp
35°F (1°C)
Low Temp
0.9 inches (23 mm)
Rainfall
63%
Humidity
3
Sunny-Day UV
⚠ Near-freezing temperatures: pack warm layers
What's On in Syria in December
December in Syria offers mild temperatures, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Liberation Day falls on the 8th of December. Christmas occurs on the 25th of December.
December Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 20°C | 5°C | 20 mm |
| December | 14°C | 1°C | 23 mm |
| January | 13°C | 0°C | 25 mm |
December is 6°C cooler than November; 1°C warmer than January.
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Wikipedia.
Daylight in December
Day length: 9 h 58 min on 1 December, 9 h 50 min on 15 December (−27 min compared with mid-November).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- يوم التحرير: Tuesday 8 December 2026 (possible 4-day weekend if Monday is taken off)
- عيد الميلاد المجيد: Friday 25 December 2026 (3-day weekend (Fri–Sun))
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Quick Answers
How much rain does Syria get in December?
On average 23 mm in December.
How warm is Syria in December?
Average highs are 14°C and average lows 1°C.
How long are the days in Syria in December?
About 9 h 50 min of daylight on 15 December.
Are there public holidays in Syria in December?
Yes: يوم التحرير on Tuesday 8 December 2026; عيد الميلاد المجيد on Friday 25 December 2026. 2 of them create a long weekend.
Where to Stay in Syria in December
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for December travellers.
Public Holidays in December
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
يوم التحرير
Known in English as Liberation Day. Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
عيد الميلاد المجيد
Known in English as Christmas Day. Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
يوم التحرير
Known in English as Liberation Day. Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
عيد الميلاد المجيد
Known in English as Christmas Day. Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
يوم التحرير
Known in English as Liberation Day. Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
عيد الميلاد المجيد
Known in English as Christmas Day. Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
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