Mausoleum of Saladin ضريح صلاح الدين الأيوبي
The Mausoleum of Saladin is a mausoleum located in Damascus, Syria. It was commissioned by Al-Afdal ibn Salah ad-Din and dedicated to Saladin, dating from the year 1196 with architecture in Ottoman architecture and Ayyubid architecture styles. It is part of the Ancient City of Damascus and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 8th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 35 °C and lows of 18 °C with no rain. January is the coolest month, featuring daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 2 °C with 59 mm of rain over about 12 days. The site is located 1 km from Damascus. The nearest airport is Damascus International Airport, situated 22 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to the mausoleum with nearby sights such as the Umayyad Mosque at 0.1 km, the Old city of Damascus at 0.1 km, and the Citadel of Damascus at 0.4 km.
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.
