Masyaf Castle
Masyaf Castle is a castle and crusader castle located in Masyaf, Syria. It ranks as the 6th most looked-up sight on English Wikipedia out of 18 sights of the country on this site. The location is an admission-fee site open to visitors interested in exploring the heritage of Syria.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 30 °C to 31 °C and virtually no rain. The cooler months between November and March bring significantly lower temperatures and heavier rainfall, with January experiencing up to 185 mm of rain across about 14 days. May and June offer moderate temperatures between 25 °C and 28 °C with minimal rain.
The nearest airport is Latakia International Airport in Latakia, Syria, located 52 km away. Aleppo International Airport serves as a hub at a distance of 147 km. From the capital, Damascus, the distance is 173 km. Nearby sights include Krak des Chevaliers, which is 34.7 km away. An admission fee applies for entry.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 185 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 185 | 157 | 115 | 60 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 65 | 120 | 160 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
