Latakia weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Latakia: highs of 15°C (60°F) and about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 64% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 16°C (60°F) and 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Latakia, the largest city in Latakia. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Latakia?
least pleasant month Weather score 49/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Latakia. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Latakia in January?
Some rain is normal: about 144 mm (5.7 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Latakia in January?
Days average 15°C (60°F) and nights 13°C (55°F).
Latakia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C (60°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 144 mm | 64% | least pleasant |
| February | 16°C (60°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 103 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 59 mm | 55% | fair |
| April | 19°C (67°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 39 mm | 53% | best |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 24 mm | 40% | best |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 11 mm | 25% | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 3 mm | 28% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 7 mm | 28% | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 23 mm | 29% | best |
| October | 26°C (78°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm | 42% | best |
| November | 22°C (71°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 84 mm | 51% | fair |
| December | 17°C (63°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 142 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Latakia in January
Weather can differ a lot within Latakia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia | 15°C (60°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 144 mm | least pleasant |
| Jablah | 15°C (60°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 144 mm | least pleasant |
| Burj Islām | 15°C (60°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 144 mm | least pleasant |