Ar Raqqah weather
At 2:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Ar Raqqah sits 259 m (850 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Sep–NovOff season Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb
About Ar Raqqah weather
Is it raining in Ar Raqqah right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ar Raqqah this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–23° and lows of 12–16°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Ar Raqqah lately?
In the past 7 days, Ar Raqqah had 2 rainy days and 47.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ar Raqqah?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ar Raqqah weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ar Raqqah?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ar Raqqah is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in January to 40°C (104°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Ar Raqqah?
December is the wettest month, with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Ar Raqqah?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (104°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Ar Raqqah have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 52 mm (2.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months