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Ar-Rutbah in December sees moderate daytime temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows of 4°C (39°F). With just 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall expected, it's a dry month overall.
For Ar-Rutbah itself, March, April and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Ar-Rutbah spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Ar-Rutbah between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in December, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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