Rafaḩ
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rafaḩ month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rafaḩ are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 10°C), and January the wettest (about 57 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.4 | 10.0 | 57 | 9.3 |
| February | 17.8 | 10.4 | 44 | 9.3 |
| March | 20.3 | 12.4 | 33 | 10.5 |
| April | 23.3 | 15.2 | 14 | 11.5 |
| May | 26.4 | 18.5 | 4 | 12.5 |
| June | 28.5 | 21.8 | 2 | 13.0 |
| July | 30.5 | 24.3 | 1 | 13.2 |
| August | 30.8 | 25.0 | 2 | 12.4 |
| September | 29.8 | 23.8 | 3 | 11.4 |
| October | 27.5 | 20.8 | 14 | 10.6 |
| November | 24.0 | 16.2 | 28 | 9.4 |
| December | 19.9 | 12.2 | 48 | 8.6 |
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01 · OverviewRafaḩ, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Rafaḩ took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Rafaḩ
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Rafaḩ
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Rafaḩ
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Rafaḩ
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Rafaḩ
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Rafaḩ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rafaḩ
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rafaḩ located and what are its coordinates?
Rafaḩ is situated in Palestinian Territory at geographic coordinates 31.2972, 34.2436 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rafaḩ?
Rafaḩ has a recorded population of approximately 126,305 and observes the Asia/Gaza time zone (ILS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rafaḩ?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rafaḩ include ar-PS, and the circulating currency is ILS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rafaḩ?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Rafaḩ, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.