Ebla
Dead Cities, Syria
Ebla is an ancient city, tell, and historical country located in the Idlib Governorate of Syria, with an inception dating to 3000 BC. It is listed as a Tentative World Heritage Site and ranks as the 5th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia among 18 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 35 °C and lows are 20 °C to 21 °C with minimal rain. January is the coolest month, with daily highs of 11 °C and lows of 2 °C, alongside 77 mm of rain across about 13 days.
The nearest airport is Aleppo International Airport in Aleppo, located 57 km away. Ebla is also situated 258 km from the capital, Damascus.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 77 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 65 | 53 | 31 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 52 | 73 |
| 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.
