Citadel of Damascus قلعة دمشق
The Citadel of Damascus is a limestone castle built in the Ayyubid architectural style. It is part of the Ancient City of Damascus and is one of the 18 most looked-up sights in Syria.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and May, when temperatures are between 23 °C and 28 °C and rainfall is low. July and August are the hottest months with highs of 35 °C and no rain. The coldest period is from December to February, with lows between 2 °C and 4 °C and more frequent rain.
The site is located 1 km from the capital, Damascus. Travelers can reach the area via Damascus International Airport, which is 23 km away. While visiting the citadel, you can also see the Umayyad Mosque, the Old city of Damascus, and the Mausoleum of Saladin, all of which are within 0.4 km of the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 59 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 59 | 51 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 37 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
