Climate Insights for Rābigh

The climate in Rābigh is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 57mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 17mm of rainfall. Rābigh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Rābigh sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 38°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 34°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Rābigh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 57mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 17mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, 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.

Rābigh is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Rābigh, which began on September 23, 2026. Rābigh 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 July at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Rābigh is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rābigh 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.