Monastery of St. Elian

Monastery of St. Elian at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Monastery of St. Elian

Access is heavily dependent on local security and restoration efforts; check current advisories.

Spring-autumn

March-November · 15-30°C

Milder weather and safer travel conditions when accessible.

Weather & Climate near Monastery of St. Elian

Climate

Monastery of St. Elian's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

-7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	1° - 10°	4°	26 mm	partly cloudy	74%	2.3 m/s	0.4 low	10.0h
February	Good	2° - 13°	5°	16 mm	partly cloudy	69%	2.8 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.8h
March	Excellent	4° - 17°	11°	14 mm	some cloud	60%	2.8 m/s	1.2 high	11.8h
April	Excellent	8° - 23°	15°	12 mm	some cloud	52%	3.4 m/s	1.6 very high	12.9h
May	Ideal	13° - 28°	20°	10 mm	mostly sunny	43%	3.1 m/s	2.1 extreme	13.8h
June	Ideal	16° - 32°	24°	0 mm	clear	35%	3.5 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.3h
July	Ideal	18° - 34°	26°	0 mm	clear	34%	4.1 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.1h
August	Ideal	18° - 34°	26°	0 mm	clear	38%	3.6 m/s	2.3 extreme	13.3h
September	Ideal	16° - 31°	24°	1 mm	clear	42%	2.4 m/s	1.8 very high	12.3h
October	Ideal	11° - 26°	19°	10 mm	mostly sunny	47%	2.3 m/s	1.1 high	11.2h
November	Excellent	5° - 18°	12°	15 mm	mostly sunny	60%	2.0 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.2h
December	Good	2° - 12°	6°	20 mm	partly cloudy	70%	2.1 m/s	0.4 low	9.7h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Monastery of St. Elian

The monastery is located in Homs Governorate. Access has been and may still be affected by the security situation in central Syria; anyone considering travel should consult official travel advisories and local contacts. When accessible, approach is by road from Homs city or Palmyra depending on the specific location and current conditions.

Tips for Visiting Monastery of St. Elian

Confirm current access and safety reports before attempting a visit - the site has been affected by conflict and restoration status can change.
Respect any local custodianship and religious protocols; many Syrian monasteries remain sites of active worship and memory.
Photograph with discretion: local communities are sensitive to images of sacred sites damaged in conflict.

Monastery of St. Elian