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Forty Martyrs Cathedral

Church

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

Forty Martyrs Cathedral at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 10° 5° 57 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Acceptable 3° - 12° 6° 50 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.0 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 6° - 17° 11° 44 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.2 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Excellent 10° - 22° 16° 35 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.4 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Ideal 15° - 28° 22° 17 mm mostly sunny 60% 2.4 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 19° - 33° 26° 2 mm clear 52% 3.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 22° - 35° 29° 0 mm clear 52% 3.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 22° - 35° 30° 0 mm clear 55% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 19° - 32° 26° 2 mm clear 56% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 14° - 27° 20° 21 mm mostly sunny 56% 1.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 7° - 18° 12° 34 mm some cloud 64% 1.4 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Good 3° - 12° 7° 53 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

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.