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.
Rayaq at a Glance#
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
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 5° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 6° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 97 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 22° | 15° | 44 mm | some cloud | 59% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 3.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.8h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 32° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 42% | 3.8 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.2h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 34° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 37% | 4.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.0h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 34° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 15° - 31° | 23° | 2 mm | clear | 45% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 28 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 65 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 7° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |