Citadel of Aleppo
The Citadel of Aleppo is a castle and tell located in Aleppo, Syria. Dating back to the 12th century, the structure features Ayyubid architecture and limestone material, standing 50 meters high and 450 meters long. It is part of the Ancient City of Aleppo and ranks among the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The months from April to May and September to October offer moderate temperatures, with daily highs ranging from 22 °C to 28 °C and lower rainfall, making them suitable for a visit. Summer months like July and August reach daily highs of 36 °C, while winter months see cooler temperatures and higher rainfall, such as January with highs of 11 °C, lows of 2 °C, and 62 mm of rain. The nearest airport is Aleppo International Airport, located 6 km away, and the site is 309 km from Damascus.
Nearby places to visit include the Great Mosque of Aleppo at 0.5 km, Al-Madina Souq at 1.1 km, Ancient Aleppo at 2.1 km, the Dead Cities at 32.2 km, and the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites at 32.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is January, with about 62 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 26 | 18 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 58 | 50 | 34 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 50 | 58 |
| 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.
