Rasm al Aḩmar

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Rasm al Aḩmar essentials

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

Rasm al Aḩmar at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Rasm al Aḩmar

If travel is possible, spring and autumn offer milder temperatures for site access.

Spring-autumn
March-May, September-November · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Milder conditions make site visits more comfortable if access is permitted.

Weather & Climate near Rasm al Aḩmar

Climate

Rasm al Aḩmar'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 1°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 78 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 1° - 12° 4° 52 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
February Good 2° - 14° 6° 40 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.9h
March Very Good 5° - 18° 11° 34 mm some cloud 65% 2.6 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
April Ideal 8° - 23° 16° 12 mm some cloud 56% 3.3 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 12° - 29° 21° 6 mm mostly sunny 46% 3.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.8h
June Ideal 15° - 33° 24° 0 mm clear 36% 3.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.2h
July Ideal 18° - 35° 26° 0 mm clear 33% 3.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.0h
August Ideal 17° - 35° 26° 0 mm clear 36% 3.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 15° - 32° 23° 0 mm clear 40% 2.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 11° - 27° 19° 9 mm mostly sunny 47% 2.3 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Very Good 6° - 20° 13° 27 mm some cloud 61% 1.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
December Good 2° - 14° 7° 43 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.2 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Rasm al Aḩmar

Access depends entirely on current security and border conditions. If permitted, the village is reached by regional roads from Damascus; local transport and exact routing should be confirmed with authorities or local contacts.

Tips for Visiting Rasm al Aḩmar

  • If planning any research or visits to ruins, coordinate with local Syrian authorities or heritage groups-many sites remain fragile.
  • Exercise caution and check current travel advisories; security and access can be unpredictable in Rif Dimashq.