When is the best time to go to Ar Rifā‘

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ar Rifā‘, Bahrain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ar Rifā‘ weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ar Rifā‘ are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ar Rifā‘ January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 18mm 8hrs 11.5hrs

The climate in Ar Rifā‘ during January can be summarized as mild and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ar Rifā‘.

January is in the winter in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in January »

February

Ar Rifā‘ February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 16mm 8.4hrs 12.1hrs

February in Ar Rifā‘ is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ar Rifā‘.

February is in the winter in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in February »

March

Ar Rifā‘ March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 18mm 8.2hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Ar Rifā‘ is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ar Rifā‘, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in March »

April

Ar Rifā‘ April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 9mm 9.1hrs 13.5hrs

Ar Rifā‘'s weather in April is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ar Rifā‘, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in April »

May

Ar Rifā‘ May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 2mm 10.6hrs 14.2hrs

May is a very dry month in Ar Rifā‘ and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ar Rifā‘ for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in May »

June

Ar Rifā‘ June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 0mm 12hrs 11.5hrs

The weather in June in Ar Rifā‘ is characteristically very hot and arid.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ar Rifā‘ for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 28°C (83°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in June »

July

Ar Rifā‘ July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 0mm 11.3hrs 12.1hrs

July in Ar Rifā‘ is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ar Rifā‘ for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (103°F), whilst at night 30°C (86°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in July »

August

Ar Rifā‘ August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 0mm 11.3hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Ar Rifā‘ is characteristically very hot and arid.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ar Rifā‘ for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 30°C (86°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in August »

September

Ar Rifā‘ September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 0mm 11hrs 13.5hrs

Ar Rifā‘'s weather in September is typically very hot and arid in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ar Rifā‘ for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in September »

October

Ar Rifā‘ October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 1mm 10.5hrs 14.2hrs

October is a very dry month in Ar Rifā‘ and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ar Rifā‘ for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in October »

November

Ar Rifā‘ November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 5mm 9.5hrs 11.5hrs

Ar Rifā‘'s weather in November is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ar Rifā‘, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in November »

December

Ar Rifā‘ December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 12mm 8hrs 12.1hrs

December in Ar Rifā‘ is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ar Rifā‘.

December is in the winter in Ar Rifā‘ and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ar Rifā‘ with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ar Rifā‘ weather in December »

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Ar Rifā‘ weather stats

Ar Rifā‘ weather statistics
Hottest month: July 38.9°C 102°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: January 18mm 0.7ins
Warmest sea: August 33.3°C 91.9°F
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