Baḩrat Ḩimş

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Baḩrat Ḩimş
Ba'arat Bimsh (location), Homs Governorate, Syria
34.6500, 36.5667

How to Get to Baḩrat Ḩimş #

Exact access depends on local logistics in Homs Governorate. Potential visitors should consult up-to-date security advisories and local archaeologists or cultural authorities for permissions and safe travel advice.

Tips for Visiting Baḩrat Ḩimş #

  • Confirm safety and access with local authorities before visiting due to regional instability.
  • Look for inscriptions and ruins in the surrounding farmland; local shepherds often know exact locations of visible remains.
  • Photography of certain areas may require permission.

Best Time to Visit Baḩrat Ḩimş #

Spring and autumn are best for field visits, though current security and access conditions must be checked.

Spring and autumn
March-May, September-November · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Moderate temperatures give more comfortable exploration conditions.
Winter
December-February · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Cooler weather; occasional rain can make field access more difficult.

Weather & Climate near Baḩrat Ḩimş #

Climate

Baḩrat Ḩimş's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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