Major city · Syria
As-Suwaydaالسويداء
Give As-Suwayda half a day to a full day: walk the centre for the Agora, museum, Great Mosque and St George's Cathedral, then taxi out to Qanawat or Salim.
As-Suwayda sits in the Hauran, about 110 km south of Damascus, and grew from a Nabataean foundation into the Roman wine town of Dionysias. The centre is walkable and holds the Roman Agora, the national museum, a 19th-century mosque and the Greek Orthodox cathedral. One day covers the city; add a second for the Roman towns of Qanawat and Salim. The population is about 65,000 in the city itself (Wikidata); the wider governorate is far larger.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Airports
- Damascus (DAM) · Queen Alia International Airport, Amman (AMM)
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for As-Suwayda112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about As-Suwayda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.Syria-wide
- SafetySecurity in southern Syria can vary by week.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAM Damascus International Airport (Main international gateway for southern Syria; about 110 km (68 mi) by road to As-Suwayda, roughly 1.5–2 h by car.DAM Damascus International Airport (Main international gateway for southern Syria; about 68 mi (110 km) by road to As-Suwayda, roughly 1.5–2 h by car.
- Getting aroundThe central city is quite walkable, though it has no old town of narrow lanes.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAM Damascus International Airport (Main international gateway for southern Syria; about 110 km (68 mi) by road to As-Suwayda, roughly 1.5–2 h by car. Check current flight schedules and road conditions.) · AMM Queen Alia International Airport, Amman (Jordan) (Common arrival point for the Hauran; overland via the Deraa crossing, then about 1 h to As-Suwayda. Check border status before you commit.)DAM Damascus International Airport (Main international gateway for southern Syria; about 68 mi (110 km) by road to As-Suwayda, roughly 1.5–2 h by car. Check current flight schedules and road conditions.) · AMM Queen Alia International Airport, Amman (Jordan) (Common arrival point for the Hauran; overland via the Deraa crossing, then about 1 h to As-Suwayda. Check border status before you commit.)
Map of As-Suwayda
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
As-Suwayda: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The central city is quite walkable, though it has no old town of narrow lanes. Taxis are the practical option for the Agora, the museum and the outlying Roman sites; agree the fare before you get in.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min each way
Taxi from the city centre, about 20 min
Roman temple complex and settlement ruins; go in the morning before the heat.
Door to door: About 1 h each way
Taxi, about 30 min
Roman ruins with heavy basalt stonework; pair it with Qanawat in one half-day.
Door to door: Check locally
Road south-east via the Hauran plain; taxi or shared car
Black-basalt Roman city with a well-preserved theatre, close to the Jordan frontier. Check access and security first.
Door to door: Check locally
Road west on the Damascus highway
Border town on the Jordan route; only useful if you are crossing.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Your Address Resort & Spa
City-edge resort with pool and spa at about 32.7347, 36.5920; the only listed hotel in the guide. Book ahead and confirm the current phone number.
City centre
Small hotels and guesthouses cluster around the Agora and the Great Mosque; walkable to the museum. Check availability locally.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SYP 15,000–25,000 (check)
- Mid
- SYP 25,000–45,000 (check)
- High
- SYP 45,000+ (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Security can change quickly; read your own government's travel advice before booking anything.
- Summer heat: July and August average highs near 38 °C (100 °F). Carry water and sun protection.Summer heat: July and August average highs near 100 °F (38 °C). Carry water and sun protection.
- Some sites are unguarded ruins with no facilities or posted hours: check locally before travelling out.
- The Deraa border crossing with Jordan can close without notice: check status before planning an overland arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi, city centre → Qanawat: About 20 min; agree the fare before you get in (check)
- Taxi, city centre → Salim: About 30 min; agree the fare before you get in (check)
- Damascus → As-Suwayda by road: About 110 km (68 mi), roughly 1.5–2 h by car (check road conditions)About 68 mi (110 km), roughly 1.5–2 h by car (check road conditions)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- كم الثمن؟ — How much is it? (kam al-thaman)
- أين المتحف؟ — Where is the museum? (ayna al-mat-haf)
- أحتاج مساعدة — I need help (ahtaj musa'ada)
- مع السلامة — Goodbye (ma'a al-salama)
Emergency numbers are the national ones listed on the Syria country page; confirm they still work locally.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for As-Suwayda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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