Ugarit 𐎜𐎂𐎗𐎚
Latakia, Syria
Ugarit is an ancient city-state and historical country located in the Latakia Governorate of Syria. Dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, it serves as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry summer months from June through September are the most suitable time for a visit, as temperatures range between 25 °C and 28 °C with minimal rainfall. Winters are significantly wetter, with December and January seeing the highest precipitation levels of 189 mm and 208 mm respectively.
Latakia International Airport is the closest arrival point, situated 27 km away. Travelers can also reach the site from Aleppo International Airport, which is 145 km away, or from Damascus, located 237 km from the site. Sahyun Castle is located 25 km away and can be combined with a visit to the ancient city.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is January, with about 208 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 208 | 144 | 102 | 54 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 81 | 129 | 189 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
