Baḩrat Ḩimş Reservoir
Baḩrat Ḩimş at a Glance#
Address: Ba’arat Bimsh (location), Homs Governorate, Syria
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 73
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 20 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 2 mm | clear | 41% | 3.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 4.2 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 33° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 44% | 3.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 25° | 3 mm | clear | 48% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 20° | 29 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 51 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |