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Al-Mushannaf

Archaeological Site

Village in Sweida Governorate, southern Syria. Travelers move through for rural Hauran landscapes and to connect with nearby towns and archaeological sites in the region.

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Al-Mushannaf essentials

Country: Syria
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Pound (£, ل.س)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 112

Al-Mushannaf at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Al-Mushannaf

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit for comfortable weather and clearer access to archaeological sites.

Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 15-25°C
Best for archaeology tours with mild weather and blooming countryside.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 18-28°C
Comfortable weather and quieter conditions.

Weather & Climate near Al-Mushannaf

Climate

Al-Mushannaf's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 72 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -2° - 8° 0° 62 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.3 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Good -1° - 10° 2° 62 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Good 1° - 14° 6° 45 mm some cloud 55% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Excellent 5° - 19° 12° 17 mm some cloud 47% 3.2 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 9° - 25° 17° 11 mm mostly sunny 39% 2.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.7h
June Ideal 12° - 29° 21° 0 mm clear 36% 3.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 14° - 31° 22° 0 mm clear 37% 3.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 14° - 31° 23° 0 mm clear 40% 3.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 12° - 29° 21° 0 mm clear 41% 2.4 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 10° - 25° 18° 14 mm mostly sunny 45% 2.3 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Excellent 5° - 17° 11° 29 mm mostly sunny 55% 2.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Good 1° - 11° 4° 56 mm some cloud 64% 2.0 m/s 0.5 low 9.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Al-Mushannaf

Reachable by road from Sweida (as‑Sweida) in southern Syria. Travel should be arranged with local authorities and guides; road conditions vary.

Tips for Visiting Al-Mushannaf

  • The ruins are remote - hire a local guide and arrange transport from Sweida town.
  • Bring sun protection and water; shade is limited among ruins.