Ar Rifā‘
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ar Rifā‘ month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ar Rifā‘ are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and February the wettest (about 22 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 14.3 | 19 | 9.4 |
| February | 21.9 | 14.9 | 22 | 9.5 |
| March | 26.1 | 17.8 | 11 | 10.1 |
| April | 31.5 | 22.0 | 6 | 10.6 |
| May | 36.4 | 26.4 | 5 | 11.7 |
| June | 39.3 | 29.5 | 0 | 12.5 |
| July | 40.9 | 31.1 | 1 | 11.9 |
| August | 40.9 | 31.0 | 0 | 11.7 |
| September | 39.0 | 29.0 | 0 | 11.1 |
| October | 34.4 | 25.6 | 1 | 10.9 |
| November | 28.3 | 21.4 | 10 | 9.7 |
| December | 23.2 | 16.7 | 12 | 9.2 |
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01 · OverviewAr Rifā‘, in brief
Ar Rifā‘ Landscape and Climate Overview
Ar Rifā‘ is a city located in Bahrain. Situated within the GeoNames record for Ar Rifā‘ administrative area of the Southern Governorate, the settlement operates under the Asia/Bahrain timezone at latitude 26.13 and longitude 50.555.
The municipal area supports a recorded population of 115,495 residents. Commerce and everyday administration within the city utilize the BHD currency. Communication throughout the locality relies on several recognized languages, specifically including ar-BH, en, fa, and ur.
As a non-capital municipality, the urban center functions as a notable population hub within the southern territory of Bahrain. The geographical positioning at latitude 26.13 and longitude 50.555 places the locality within the Southern Governorate. Official administrative records do not provide specific elevation data for the settlement.
The linguistic diversity among the 115,495 inhabitants encompasses ar-BH, en, fa, and ur, which facilitates varied interactions across the municipal area. The city integrates into the broader administrative and geographic framework of Bahrain without holding capital status.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ar Rifā‘
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ar Rifā‘ located and what are its coordinates?
Ar Rifā‘ is situated in Bahrain at geographic coordinates 26.1300, 50.5550, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ar Rifā‘?
Ar Rifā‘ has a recorded population of approximately 115,495 and observes the Asia/Bahrain time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ar Rifā‘?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ar Rifā‘ include AR-BH, English, Persian, Urdu, with BHD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ar Rifā‘?
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