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.

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Tell Leilan at a Glance#

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 11° 6° 76 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Good 3° - 14° 7° 67 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 7° - 18° 12° 67 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.5 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Excellent 11° - 24° 17° 60 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.4 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 29 mm some cloud 44% 2.4 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 21° - 38° 29° 2 mm clear 26% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 24° - 42° 33° 0 mm clear 19% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 24° - 42° 33° 0 mm clear 20% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 20° - 37° 29° 1 mm clear 23% 2.0 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 15° - 30° 22° 20 mm mostly sunny 37% 1.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 38 mm some cloud 54% 1.6 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Good 4° - 13° 8° 71 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h