Forty Martyrs Cathedral

Church Historic Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Aleppo

In Aleppo’s Christian quarter, the Forty Martyrs Cathedral is an Armenian church of historic importance; travellers visit for religious heritage, carved stonework and community history.

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Forty Martyrs Cathedral
36.2062, 37.1553

How to Get to Forty Martyrs Cathedral #

If the city is accessible to visitors, the cathedral lies within Aleppo’s historic districts. Due to volatile conditions, travel should be coordinated through official channels and local guides; precise directions depend on security and access permissions.

Tips for Visiting Forty Martyrs Cathedral #

  • Check with local authorities or heritage organizations before planning a visit-security situations in Aleppo can be volatile and access restricted.
  • If travel is possible, work with reputable local guides who understand the city's post‑conflict conditions and protected cultural sites.
  • Respect ongoing restoration work-many artifacts and surfaces are fragile and under conservation.

Best Time to Visit Forty Martyrs Cathedral #

Visits depend heavily on the local security situation; plan only with updated, local information.

Spring and autumn
March-May & September-November · 15-25°C
Milder temperatures conducive to walking historic districts if access is granted.

Weather & Climate near Forty Martyrs Cathedral #

Climate

Forty Martyrs Cathedral's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 57 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 35°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 32°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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