Rayaq

Archaeological Site Lebanese town known for historic railway junction

A town in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley that developed as a railway junction and service centre. Travelers pass through for regional connections and as a base for exploring the surrounding valley.

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Rayaq
33.8505, 36.0098
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Best Time to Visit Rayaq #

Best time is spring or autumn for mild weather and easier travel around the Beqaa valley.

Spring
Mar-May · 10-25°C
Pleasant temperatures and flowering landscapes in the Beqaa make travel comfortable.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-35°C
Hot and dry-days can be quite warm, especially inland; plan activities for mornings or evenings.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 0-10°C
Cooler and wetter with occasional frost or snow at higher elevations; quieter for visitors.

Weather & Climate near Rayaq #

Climate

Rayaq's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (621 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
2° – 12°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
2° – 13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
5° – 16°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
8° – 22°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° – 28°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° – 32°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 34°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 34°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° – 31°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 26°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
6° – 19°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
3° – 14°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

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