Marjeh Square Plaza

Historic public square in central Damascus

In central Damascus, Marjeh Square sits close to the old city; tourists visit for proximity to the Umayyad Mosque, al‑Hamidiyah souq, colonial‑era buildings and lively street food stalls in the surrounding lanes.

Marjeh Square at a Glance#

Address: Marjeh Square (al-Marjeh), Damascus, Syria

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How to Get to Marjeh Square#

Marjeh Square sits near the old city centre; reach it on foot from the Umayyad Mosque area. Local taxis and buses serve Damascus’s central districts. Due to security considerations, check current local advisories before travel.

Tips for Visiting Marjeh Square#

Security and access conditions in Damascus can change rapidly; consult current advisories and local contacts.
Marjeh Square has been a site of political events for over a century - behave with discretion when photographing or discussing local politics.

Best Time to Visit Marjeh Square#

Spring and autumn are usually the most comfortable seasons for exploring Damascus's old city and public squares.

Spring/Autumn

Mar-May, Sept-Nov · 15-25°C

Mild temperatures for walking historic districts.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 5-15°C

Cooler conditions; services and urban life continue but travel advisories apply.

Weather & Climate near Marjeh Square#

Climate

Marjeh Square'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 89 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

-10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	2° - 11°	5°	66 mm	partly cloudy	76%	2.3 m/s	0.5 low	10.1h
February	Good	3° - 13°	6°	51 mm	partly cloudy	72%	2.8 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.9h
March	Very Good	5° - 17°	11°	43 mm	some cloud	65%	2.9 m/s	1.2 high	11.9h
April	Excellent	9° - 22°	16°	18 mm	some cloud	56%	3.0 m/s	1.7 very high	12.9h
May	Ideal	13° - 28°	20°	9 mm	mostly sunny	46%	3.0 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.8h
June	Ideal	17° - 32°	24°	0 mm	clear	36%	3.9 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.2h
July	Ideal	19° - 33°	26°	0 mm	clear	33%	3.9 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.0h
August	Ideal	19° - 33°	26°	0 mm	clear	36%	3.5 m/s	2.4 extreme	13.2h
September	Ideal	16° - 31°	23°	1 mm	clear	40%	2.6 m/s	1.9 very high	12.3h
October	Ideal	12° - 26°	19°	13 mm	mostly sunny	47%	2.2 m/s	1.2 high	11.2h
November	Very Good	7° - 19°	13°	35 mm	some cloud	61%	2.2 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.3h
December	Good	3° - 13°	7°	55 mm	partly cloudy	71%	2.2 m/s	0.4 low	9.8h