Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °C | 19.1 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 16.9 °C | 17.9 °C | 11 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 18.7 °C | 17.9 °C | 14 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 21.9 °C | 19.1 °C | 9 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| May | 25.1 °C | 21.9 °C | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 27.5 °C | 25.2 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 30.1 °C | 27.9 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 31 °C | 29.1 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 29.9 °C | 28.7 °C | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 27.6 °C | 26.7 °C | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 22.5 °C | 23.6 °C | 8 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 17.8 °C | 21.1 °C | 13 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. Passport valid for at least 3 months. FCDO advises against travel; visa applied for online (about 5 to 7 days processing); previous travel to Israel in your passport may lead to refused entry.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 2 September 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Travel advised against
Authorities advise against travelling there.
Official advice updated 2 September 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and cholera depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Latakia in May?
The sea averages 21.9°C in May — swimming is possible but brisk.
How hot is Latakia in May?
Expect 25.1°C in the afternoon and 17.8°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Latakia in May?
Around 9 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 30% of days.