Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7 °C | 19 °C | 2 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| February | 21.9 °C | 18.6 °C | 3 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 25.8 °C | 21.2 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 30.7 °C | 24.5 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 35.7 °C | 28.3 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 38.7 °C | 31.3 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 40.2 °C | 33.3 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 40.2 °C | 34.4 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 38.5 °C | 33.4 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| October | 34.2 °C | 30.6 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 28 °C | 26.4 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 22.7 °C | 21.5 °C | 2 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
Nearby in October
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival for stays of up to 14 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Visa available online in advance, at the embassy or on arrival; issued for 2 weeks by default, longer visit visas available.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 20 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 20 August 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Ar Rifā‘ in October?
The sea averages 30.6°C in October — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Ar Rifā‘ in October?
Expect 34.2°C in the afternoon and 26.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Ar Rifā‘ in October?
Around 0 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 2% of days.