Temple of Bel
Palmyra, Syria
The Temple of Bel is a stone temple, archaeological site, and ruins in Tadmur, Homs Governorate, Syria, dedicated to Marduk. It is part of Palmyra and is one of the most looked-up sights in Syria, ranking 7th among the country's sights on this site. The site covers an area of 0.004 square kilometers.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 11 °C in January to 37 °C in July and August, while lows range from 2 °C in January to 22 °C in July and August. Rain occurs from October through May, with the highest rainfall in March at 20 mm on about 6 days, and zero rain from June through September.
The nearest airport is Aleppo International Airport in Aleppo, Syria, located 205 km away. The sight is 216 km from Damascus and 0.5 km from Palmyra.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 18 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
