Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus

Religious Site Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus with ancient mosaics

In Damascus’ old city, the Mariamite Cathedral (Greek Orthodox) in the Bab Touma quarter dates to early Christian periods and attracts pilgrims and visitors for its mosaics, liturgy and layered architectural history.

How to Get to Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus #

The Mariamite Cathedral (Mariamite) sits in the Old City (Christian quarter) of Damascus. From central Damascus take a taxi or local bus to one of the Old City gates (Bab Sharqi / Bab Touma) and enter the Old City; the cathedral is reached on foot via the Straight Street (Via Recta) within the Old City.

Vehicular access is normally by city streets into the Old City; parking is limited so most visitors arrive on foot from nearby central Damascus locations or by taxi to the Old City gates.

Best Time to Visit Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus #

Best visited in spring or autumn when Damascus has mild temperatures and outdoor exploring is comfortable.

Spring

Mar-May · 15-28°C

Pleasant temperatures and blooming city gardens make walking the Old City comfortable - a great time to visit the cathedral before summer heat and crowds.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 15-25°C

Mild, pleasant weather with less dust and lower tourist numbers than summer; good for sightseeing and photography.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 30-40°C

Very hot and dry; outdoor exploring can be tiring - mornings and evenings are better if you visit in this season.

Weather & Climate near Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus #

Climate

Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 128 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

-10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 28°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

17° – 32°

36%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

14.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 33°

33%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

14.0h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 33°

36%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 31°

40%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

12° – 26°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

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