Weather by month for central United Arab Emirates, the best months to go and how United Arab Emirates's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 24°C to 30°C · 1–2 rain days
Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 31°C · 0 rain days
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 35°C to 44°C · 0–1 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 24°C / 14°C | 2 days (16 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 9.7/10 |
| Best month: February | 26°C / 15°C | 1 day (5 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| Best month: March | 30°C / 18°C | 2 days (23 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| April | 35°C / 22°C | 1 day (5 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 3.8/10 |
| May | 40°C / 25°C | 0 days (3 mm) | 12.1 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| June | 42°C / 28°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 12.4 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| July | 44°C / 30°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| August | 44°C / 30°C | 0 days (6 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| September | 41°C / 28°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| October | 37°C / 25°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| November | 31°C / 21°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: December | 26°C / 17°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 9.6/10 |
Figures for central United Arab Emirates; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
24°C / 14°C · 2 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Daytime highs sit around 24°C and nights cool to 14°C, with just 1.5 rain days all month. Sun hours average 10 a day. This is one of the most comfortable months to be outdoors, which is why it scores among the top of the year for a visit.
26°C / 15°C · 1 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 26°C with lows near 15°C. Rain is light, averaging 1.3 days and only 5mm. With 10.2 hours of sun daily, conditions stay pleasant and this month ranks just as well as January for travel.
30°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Temperatures rise further, reaching 30°C by day and 18°C overnight. Rain days tick up slightly to 1.8, with 23mm falling, the wettest month of the year by that measure. It still scores well, though the heat is starting to build toward the warmer half of the year.
35°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Highs jump to 35°C while nights stay near 22°C. Rain becomes rare, down to 0.5 days. The heat is now intense for outdoor sightseeing, and this is reflected in a much lower score than the first three months.
40°C / 25°C · 0 rain days · 12.1 h sun
Daytime highs hit 40°C with lows of 25°C. Rain is almost nonexistent at 0.2 days. The combination of extreme heat and high humidity near the coast makes this a tough month for being outside for long, and the score drops accordingly.
42°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 12.4 h sun
This is one of the hottest months, with highs of 42°C and lows of 28°C. There are no recorded rain days. Sun hours peak at 12.4, but the heat makes daytime activity difficult, which is why the month scores low.
44°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 11.4 h sun
July brings the year's highest temperatures, 43.5°C by day and 30°C at night. Rain is minimal at 0.3 days. The heat combined with humidity makes this one of the most physically demanding months to visit, and it carries the lowest score of the year.
44°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 11.2 h sun
August matches July for peak heat, with highs of 43.5°C and lows around 30°C. Rain days remain low at 0.2. Conditions are still harsh for outdoor time, keeping the score at the bottom end of the scale.
41°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 41°C, though nights stay warm at 28°C. Rain is almost absent, with 0.1 days recorded. The heat is still significant, so this month scores similarly low to the summer peak.
37°C / 25°C · 0 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Daytime highs drop to 36.5°C with lows near 25°C. Rain days stay low at 0.4. Temperatures are easing but still high for comfortable sightseeing, and the score remains in the lower range for the year.
31°C / 21°C · 0 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Highs fall further to 31°C with nights around 21°C. Rain days stay low at 0.4. Conditions become noticeably more comfortable, pushing the score up to a good rating for travel.
26°C / 17°C · 1 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Highs settle at 26°C and lows reach 17°C, with just 0.9 rain days and 3mm of rainfall. Sun hours average 9.8. This is one of the best months of the year for a visit, matching the comfort of the January to February stretch.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March bring highs of 24–30°C and lows of 14–18°C, cool enough for walking between malls, souks and outdoor sights without the summer heat. Rain stays light, at most 23mm in March, so sightseeing plans rarely get disrupted.
Hiking & nature
December to February offer the coolest temperatures of the year, with highs of 24–26°C and lows of 14–17°C, making daytime treks in the mountains or desert manageable. Rain is minimal, under 16mm a month, keeping trails dry and accessible.
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FAQ
August is one of the hottest months, not the easiest time to visit. Daytime highs average 43.5°C and nights stay around 30.1°C, with 11.2 hours of sun a day. Rain is almost nonexistent, just 0.2 rain days. Most outdoor sightseeing is hard in this heat, so many travellers stick to indoor malls, museums, or pools during the day.
Yes, January is one of the best months to go. Highs average 24.4°C and lows 14.4°C, with 10 hours of sunshine daily, making it comfortable for walking, desert trips, and beach days. Rain is light, around 1.5 rain days and 16mm for the month, so it rarely disrupts plans.
Yes, December is one of the top months to visit. Daytime highs sit at 26.4°C and nights cool to 17°C, with 9.8 hours of sun. Rainfall is minimal at 3mm over 0.9 rain days, so skies stay mostly clear. This mild weather makes outdoor activities like desert safaris and city walks comfortable.
April marks the shift toward the hot season, with a score of 3.8, rated as avoid for comfort reasons. Highs jump to 35.2°C and lows reach 21.5°C, while sun hours climb to 11. Rain is scarce, only 0.5 rain days and 5mm, so the heat rather than rain is the main factor to plan around.
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