Al-Madina Souq
Al-Madina Souq is a souq situated within the Ancient City of Aleppo in Syria. It is one of the 18 most looked-up sights in the country on this site and ranks 17th among Syria's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 36 °C and rainfall is minimal at around 1 mm per month. The coolest months are January and February, with daily lows between 2 °C and 3 °C and more frequent rain.
Aleppo International Airport is 7 km away. The site is located 309 km from the capital, Damascus. Visitors can combine a trip to the souq with visits to the Great Mosque of Aleppo, which is 0.6 km away, or the Citadel of Aleppo, located 1.1 km away. Other nearby sites include Ancient Aleppo, the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, and the Dead Cities, all within approximately 31 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is January, with about 64 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 64 | 60 | 51 | 35 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 52 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
