It is said that the name "Syria" finds its origins in the name of the god "Shamash" which means Sun in Aramaic. Even though this is only a legend there is more than a grain of truth to it, for Syria is a land of constantly shining sun, even in Winter, and during the Summer clouds are hardly ever seen in the sky. The four seasons are quite distinct from one another in Syria.The average temperature and range of temperatures in homs

is as follows:

• Spring: 20 °c (15-25 °c)
• Summer: 32 °c (28-36 °c)
• Autumn: 20 °c (15-25 °c)
• Winter: 08 °c (04-12 °c)