Jerf el Ahmar

Archaeological Site

Early Neolithic archaeological site in northern Syria documented by researchers. Attracts archaeologists for its evidence of early settled communities and architectural remains.

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Jerf el Ahmar essentials

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

Jerf el Ahmar at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Jerf el Ahmar

This is an archaeological site with limited or no visitor infrastructure; access depends on permissions and regional stability.

Research/academic access
Year-round (subject to security)
Fieldwork and visitation depend on local conditions and permissions; contact academic institutions for updates.

Weather & Climate near Jerf el Ahmar

Climate

Jerf el Ahmar's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 39°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 83 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 2° - 11° 5° 54 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Good 3° - 13° 6° 38 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 6° - 18° 12° 34 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.4 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Excellent 10° - 24° 17° 27 mm partly cloudy 61% 2.4 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Ideal 14° - 31° 23° 16 mm mostly sunny 54% 2.7 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 19° - 36° 27° 2 mm clear 42% 3.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 22° - 39° 31° 0 mm clear 35% 3.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 21° - 39° 30° 0 mm clear 38% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 17° - 35° 26° 2 mm clear 39% 2.3 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 17 mm mostly sunny 45% 1.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 6° - 20° 13° 27 mm some cloud 60% 1.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Good 3° - 13° 7° 45 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Jerf el Ahmar

Jerf el Ahmar lies in the Aleppo Governorate region of northern Syria. There is no regular tourist access; reaching the general area requires coordination with regional authorities and archaeological teams and is subject to security and political conditions.

Tips for Visiting Jerf el Ahmar

  • If researching the site, consult academic journals on the Pre-Pottery Neolithic; access on the ground is restricted and the region's security situation is volatile.
  • Look for published excavation reports (French and Syrian teams) for drawings and stratigraphic sections-on-site visits are generally not possible.