Umayyad Mosque جامع بني أمية الكبير
The Umayyad Mosque is a mosque and educational institution in Damascus, Syria. Commissioned by Al-Walid I in 706, this stone and marble structure is dedicated to John the Baptist and is part of the Ancient City of Damascus, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather in Damascus is warmest from June to September, with daily highs ranging between 32 °C and 35 °C and almost no rain. Cooler temperatures occur from November to March, with highs between 12 °C and 18 °C and higher chances of rain, particularly in January and December.
Damascus International Airport is 22 km from the mosque, and the site is located 1 km from the center of Damascus. Visitors can combine a trip here with the Old City of Damascus, which is 0 km away, or the Mausoleum of Saladin, located 0.1 km from the mosque.
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.
