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Idlib, Idlib Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Idlib, Idlib?
Idlib, Idlib gets 720 mm of precipitation a year over about 79 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).
Mediterranean climate
Idlib, Idlib has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in January to 32°C in August. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 10° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 16° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 25° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 27° |
How much rain does Idlib get?
Idlib gets 720 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 79 days with measurable rain.
January is the wettest month, with 94 mm. August is the driest, with 26 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to July 15, 2022.
Idlib weather by month
Idlib weather in January
In January, Idlib averages a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (1988) and the record low is -1°C (1989).
Idlib weather in February
In February, Idlib averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 87 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (1989) and the record low is -1°C (1983).
Idlib weather in March
In March, Idlib averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 34°C (2025) and the record low is 0°C (1973). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Idlib weather in April
In April, Idlib averages a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 36°C (1989) and the record low is 4°C (1974). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Idlib weather in May
In May, Idlib averages a high of 26°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 40°C (1988) and the record low is 7°C (1983). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Idlib weather in June
In June, Idlib averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 89% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 14°C (2014).
Idlib weather in July
In July, Idlib averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 94% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2017) and the record low is 20°C (1995).
Idlib weather in August
In August, Idlib averages a high of 32°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 18°C (1999).
Idlib weather in September
In September, Idlib averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 88% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1999) and the record low is 16°C (1992).
Idlib weather in October
In October, Idlib averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (1994) and the record low is 9°C (1996).
Idlib weather in November
In November, Idlib averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 31°C (1992) and the record low is 0°C (1973). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Idlib weather in December
In December, Idlib averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 90 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (1996) and the record low is 1°C (1992). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Idlib
July is the sunniest month in Idlib, with estimated sunshine of 94% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 46%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 69% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Idlib is sunnier than 95% of Turkey.
Humidity peaks in January at 70% and is lowest in May at 42%.
Idlib has about 28 days a year above 32°C. Idlib is hotter than 57% of Turkey.
Idlib weather records
These records cover ISKENDERUN during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Idlib station is 40°C, on July 1, 2017. The coldest is -1°C, on January 4, 1989.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 333 mm of precipitation, on July 22, 1992.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.7°C per decade since 1983.
The best time to visit Idlib
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 10°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 15°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 25°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 20°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 16° | 94 mm | 10 | 70% | 46% | 28° | -1° |
| February | 9° | 17° | 87 mm | 9 | 64% | 56% | 27° | -1° |
| March | 12° | 19° | 75 mm | 10 | 61% | 52% | 34° | 0° |
| April | 15° | 22° | 57 mm | 7 | 48% | 58% | 36° | 4° |
| May | 19° | 26° | 52 mm | 6 | 42% | 73% | 40° | 7° |
| June | 23° | 29° | 31 mm | 3 | 47% | 89% | 38° | 14° |
| July | 26° | 32° | 27 mm | 2 | 48% | 94% | 40° | 20° |
| August | 27° | 32° | 26 mm | 3 | 52% | 90% | 39° | 18° |
| September | 24° | 31° | 59 mm | 6 | 52% | 88% | 39° | 16° |
| October | 20° | 28° | 58 mm | 7 | 45% | 75% | 37° | 9° |
| November | 14° | 22° | 62 mm | 6 | 61% | 58% | 31° | 0° |
| December | 11° | 17° | 90 mm | 9 | 69% | 53% | 28° | 1° |
Station: ISKENDERUN, 83 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Idlib climate questions
How much rain does Idlib get?
Idlib gets 720 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 79 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Idlib?
January is the wettest month in Idlib, with 94 mm. August is the driest, with 26 mm.
How many rainy days does Idlib have a year?
Idlib has about 79 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Idlib?
August is the warmest month in Idlib, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Idlib?
January is the coldest month in Idlib, with an average low of 9°C.
What is the record high temperature in Idlib?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Idlib station is 40°C, set on July 1, 2017. The record low is -1°C, on January 4, 1989.
What is the sunniest month in Idlib?
July is the sunniest month in Idlib, with estimated sunshine of 94% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Idlib?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.