Travel advisory · SyriaGovernments advise against all travel to Syria.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
Also named by one government: border regions (France), inland areas of the coastal zone (Italy), northeast (Italy), rural areas and city outskirts (Italy), south of the country (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to Syria | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel to Syria for any reason | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Vor Reisen nach Syrien wird gewarnt (Reisewarnung für das ganze Land) | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (level 4 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé, ensemble du pays | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Syria
Travelers come to Syria for Damascus and Aleppo, among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and for the desert ruins of Palmyra.
Syria lies on the eastern Mediterranean, bordered by Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan and Iraq. Damascus and Aleppo are among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and their old quarters, markets and mosques draw most visitors. Palmyra, in the desert northeast of Homs, has the ruins of a historic trading city. Krak des Chevaliers, a Crusader castle near Homs, is among the best-known monuments. Latakia is the country's main Mediterranean port.
Most trips here center on old cities, museums and ruins, and most sites take a good part of the day, so plan a slow pace. Spring and autumn are the milder seasons for walking. Two or three cities fit into a week. Check the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice on Syria before you set any dates, and confirm your visa with the Syrian embassy or consulate in your country.
Five things to know before Syria
- Read the current travel advisory first
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria because of unpredictable security and the terrorism threat. Check your own government's advice too, and again just before any departure. UK travel advice
- Know that consular help is not available
The UK says consular support is not available from within Syria. British nationals in difficulty can only phone the FCDO in London, so plan your own way out.
- Get an e-visa before you travel
Syria requires a visa, and the UK says the e-visa takes about five to seven days. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after arrival. Visas and entry
- Check your passport for Israel stamps
The UK warns that evidence of earlier travel to Israel in your passport may lead to refusal of entry. Israeli and Iranian citizens cannot enter.
- Get written confirmation of any insurance
The UK says your policy could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Ask any specialist insurer to confirm medical and evacuation cover in writing. Travel insurance
Syria travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The neighbor to the south, open to visitors, with Amman and Petra.
Read the guideTürkiyeNorthern neighbor, with Istanbul and the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts.
Read the guideLebanonWestern neighbor, also under a travel advisory. Read the entry basics.
Read the guideVisas and entryHow e-visas and passport rules work, and where to check them.
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhy policies can be void against government advice.
Read the guide
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Cold nightsJanuaryClear
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
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- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
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- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°CoolFebruaryClear
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- 14°
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- 5°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
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- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
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- MarchClear5 rainy daysHigh19°Low8°MildMarchClear
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- 19°
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- 8°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
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- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
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- 0
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- AprilClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°WarmAprilClear
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- 24°
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- 12°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
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- MayClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low16°WarmMayClear
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- 29°
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- 16°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
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- 0
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- 0
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- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low19°Hot, dryJuneClear
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- 34°
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- 19°
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- 0 mm
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- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low21°Hot, dryJulyClear
- High
- 37°
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- 21°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
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- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low22°HottestAugustClear
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- 36°
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- 22°
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- 0 mm
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- 0
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- SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°HotSeptemberClear
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- 33°
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- 19°
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- 0 mm
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- 0
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- OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low16°WarmOctoberClear
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- 27°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
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- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°MildNovemberClear
- High
- 20°
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- 11°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
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- DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°CoolDecemberClear
- High
- 14°
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- 7°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
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- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
Average daily high and low in Damascus, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Syria
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 40%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Damascus
11:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°12°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue27°13°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed24°11°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu23°12°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri20°12°13%Friday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sat20°10°13%Saturday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sun18°7°7%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 7%.
Updated 08:39 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 121.9 SYP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Syria
Syria FAQ
Is it safe to travel to Syria right now?
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria. Read your own government's current advice, and note that the UK says consular support is not available from within the country.
Can I get a visa for Syria online?
The UK says visitors need a visa and points to an e-visa system with about five to seven days of processing. Use only the official government site, not an agent, and allow for delays.
Will an Israel stamp stop me entering Syria?
It can. The UK says earlier travel to Israel shown in your passport may lead to refusal of entry, and Israeli and Iranian citizens cannot enter at all.
Does travel insurance cover Syria?
Usually not. The UK says a policy could be invalidated if you go against FCDO advice, so any specialist cover for medical care and evacuation needs to be confirmed in writing.
Why does this page not list places to visit in Syria?
Because of the all-travel warning, this guide stays limited to entry and safety basics. Damascus, Aleppo and Palmyra are named here only as places on the map until the UK advice changes.