Best time to visit Aleppo
Go inApril–May and October
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Most governments advise against travel to Syria.
See Aleppo on the globeAleppo month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 10°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Mixed | 13°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 18°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Great | 23°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Great | 29°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Mixed | 34°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 36°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 36°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Good | 33°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Good | 18°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 12°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Good to know
- Highs pass 35°C in July–August.
Aleppo’s covered souq was once one of the largest in the world.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Aleppo?
The best time to visit Aleppo is April–May and October. Most governments advise against travel to Syria.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Aleppo?
Fares to Aleppo stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.
When is Aleppo busiest?
Aleppo rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Aleppo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is November–March.
More places in Syria
- Damascus best in Mar–May and Oct–Nov
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