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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ar-Rutbah.
Ar-Rutbah, Iraq, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 40°C (104°F) in July, while winters cool to 14°C (57°F) in January.
The area sees almost no rainfall, totalling just 108 mm (4.3 in) per year.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ar-Rutbah - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Ar-Rutbah. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C (104°F) in July to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Ar-Rutbah has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Ar-Rutbah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ar-Rutbah Precipitation page.
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ar-Rutbah.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 65%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 26%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Ar-Rutbah. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Ar-Rutbah has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in January to 40°C (104°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 3°C (37°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 108 mm (4.3 in). February is the wettest month with 19 mm (0.7 in), while July is the driest with 0 mm (0 in).
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