Khirbat al Bayda

Ruins Ancient ruin site near Homs, Syria

Khirbat al Bayda
34.8288, 36.8425

How to Get to Khirbat al Bayda #

Khirbat al Bayda lies in Homs Governorate; access is typically by road from Homs city. Travelers should arrange a local driver or guide in Homs and plan for a rural dirt-track approach. Distances and routes vary; confirm current security and road conditions with local authorities before travel.

Tips for Visiting Khirbat al Bayda #

  • Visit early morning for cooler light on the stones and to avoid local heat; bring sun protection - there is little shade.
  • Respect the site: Khirbat al Bayda is in a sensitive region; check local travel advisories and obtain permissions if required.
  • Most visitors arrive with a local guide who knows safe routes and local history; arrange transport from Homs or nearby towns.

Best Time to Visit Khirbat al Bayda #

Because Khirbat al Bayda is an archaeological ruin in Homs Governorate and located in a region affected by recent conflict, visiting windows depend on security and local permission rather than fixed seasons.

Spring
March-May · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Crisp mornings, wildflowers in the steppe and comfortable walking weather.
Autumn
September-November · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Cooling temperatures after summer; dust less intense, light is good for photography.

Weather & Climate near Khirbat al Bayda #

Climate

Khirbat al Bayda's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 33°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

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

July

July is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 35°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

August

August 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
28°C
Temperature
21° 36°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 33°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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