Aleppo
City in Syria
Aleppo is located in Syria and has a population of approximately 2 million people. The city is known for its historical significance, highlighted by the Citadel of Aleppo and the UNESCO-listed Ancient Aleppo.
What to see
The city contains the Citadel of Aleppo and the historic area of Ancient Aleppo, which is recognized by UNESCO. Other notable sites include the Great Mosque of Aleppo and the Al-Madina Souq. Religious landmarks include the Cathedral of Saint Elijah, the Forty Martyrs Cathedral, and the Central Synagogue of Aleppo. Visitors can also view the National Museum of Aleppo.
When to go
Aleppo experiences hot summers and cooler, wetter winters. July and August are the hottest months, with daily highs of 36 °C. Rainfall is most frequent from December to March, with January seeing rain on about 13 days. Spring, particularly April and May, offers milder temperatures ranging from highs of 22 °C to 28 °C with lower precipitation.
Getting there
Aleppo International Airport is located 6 km from the city. Aleppo is situated 309 km from Damascus.
Top sights in Aleppo
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 Aleppo (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo
- Central Synagogue of Aleppo
- Forty Martyrs Cathedral
- National Museum of Aleppo