Homs's Climate
Homs lies in western Syria, an inland city near the Orontes valley and the Homs Gap that opens toward the Mediterranean, sitting at around 500 m elevation, which gives it a semi-arid climate with Mediterranean touches. Summers (June–September) are hot and dry, with daytime highs typically 32–36°C, though nights cool thanks to the elevation and dry air. Winters (December–February) are cooler and wetter, around 5–13°C, holding most of the year's rainfall and occasional frost. Winds funneling through the Homs Gap make the city breezier than its surroundings, while spring and autumn are short but pleasant.