Tell Leilan

Archaeological Site Ancient Mesopotamian city-ruins revealing Bronze Age remains

An archaeological tell in northeastern Syria, Tell Leilan preserves Bronze Age urban layers and cuneiform finds; researchers visit for stratified ruins and evidence of ancient Mesopotamian administration.

Best Time to Visit Tell Leilan #

Visit in spring or autumn for milder temperatures and more comfortable outdoor exploration of the archaeological site.

Spring & autumn (best times)

March-May & September-November · 15-30°C (59-86°F) depending on season

Milder temperatures suitable for archaeological visits and fieldwork; less extreme heat than summer.

Summer (hot)

June-August · 30-45°C (86-113°F) in the region

Very hot and dry-fieldwork and daytime visits can be uncomfortable; early morning visits only if necessary.

Winter (cooler)

December-February · 5-15°C (41-59°F)

Cooler and wetter-still possible to visit but weather is less predictable for extended outdoor exploration.

Weather & Climate near Tell Leilan #

Climate

Tell Leilan's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 42°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberMayJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

48°

Warmest Month

-13°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 14°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 31°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

21° – 38°

26%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.5h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

33°C

Temperature

24° – 42°

19%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.2h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

33°C

Temperature

24° – 42°

20%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

20° – 37°

23%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 30°

37%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

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