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Syria
Syria in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Syria in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Syria in March?
- Tartus is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 20°C (68°F) in March; Suwayda is the coolest at 16°C (61°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Syria in March?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Tartus (17°C (63°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
20°
Tartus
Coolest
16°
Suwayda
Driest
13 mm
Palmyra
Warmest sea
17°
Tartus
Across Syria, March highs run from 16°C (61°F) (Suwayda) to 20°C (68°F) (Tartus). On average it is 4 °C (7 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Palmyra, Damascus, and Dayr az Zawr.
Best places in Syria in March
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76 
Palmyra
Homs · Syria
19° / 6° 13 mm Mar
64
Damascus
Damascus · Syria
17° / 6° 46 mm Mar
76
Dayr az Zawr
Dayr az Zawr · Syria
19° / 7° 29 mm Mar
74
Tartus
Tartus Governorate · Syria
20° / 11° 110 mm Mar
74
Raqqa
Raqqa Governorate · Syria
19° / 7° 29 mm Mar
69
Latakia
Latakia · Syria
19° / 10° 107 mm Mar
68
Hama
Hama Governorate · Syria
18° / 7° 52 mm Mar
59
Aleppo
Aleppo · Syria
17° / 6° 45 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 19° | 6° | 13 mm | — | 76 |
| Dayr az Zawr | 19° | 7° | 29 mm | — | 76 |
| Bosra | 18° | 5° | 41 mm | — | 75 |
| Tartus | 20° | 11° | 110 mm | 17° | 74 |
| Raqqa | 19° | 7° | 29 mm | — | 74 |
| Jableh | 19° | 10° | 111 mm | 17° | 71 |
| Latakia | 19° | 10° | 107 mm | — | 69 |
| Hama | 18° | 7° | 52 mm | — | 68 |
| Suwayda | 16° | 4° | 48 mm | — | 66 |
| Al-Hasakah | 18° | 5° | 51 mm | — | 65 |
| Damascus | 17° | 6° | 46 mm | — | 64 |
| Homs | 17° | 6° | 55 mm | — | 64 |
| ‘Ayn al ‘Arab | 17° | 4° | 53 mm | — | 63 |
| Manbij | 17° | 4° | 37 mm | — | 63 |
| Ma‘arrat an Nu‘mān | 17° | 6° | 62 mm | — | 61 |
| Aleppo | 17° | 6° | 45 mm | — | 59 |
Public holidays in March
- Syrian Revolution Day
- Newroz
- Mother's Day
- Easter Sunday
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Syria in March?
Average daytime highs range from 16° in Suwayda to 20° in Tartus.
Can you swim in Syria in March?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Tartus at about 17°.