Climate Insights for Rufā‘a

The climate in Rufā‘a is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 138mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 70mm of rainfall. Rufā‘a is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperatures in Rufā‘a vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Rufā‘a is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 138mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 70mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 70mm less than August, the wettest month. 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.

Rufā‘a is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Rufā‘a, which began on March 20, 2026. Rufā‘a 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 May at around 42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rufā‘a 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.