Climate Insights for Ras Gharib

The climate in Ras Gharib is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 15mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 6mm of rainfall. Ras Gharib is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Ras Gharib sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 33°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Ras Gharib is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Ras Gharib is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 23km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ras Gharib, which began on March 20, 2026. Ras Gharib is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ras Gharib is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ras Gharib based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.