January in Damascus is the rainiest, the cloudiest, and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Damascus is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 8 degrees above zero. On average, Damascus has 11 sunny, 11 partly cloudy, 8 rainy, and 1 cloudy day in January. The rains are usually moderate. January as well as February is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Damascus.