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
January is the mildest month, with highs of 24.4°C, lows of 14.4°C and about 1.5 rain days. It scores 9.7, the highest of the year, so it sits firmly in the best period. Expect about 10 hours of sun a day, which suits beaches, desert trips and walking outdoors.
26°C / 15°C · 1 rain days · 10.2 h sun
February stays pleasant, with highs of 26.2°C, lows of 15.4°C and only 1.3 rain days. Its score of 9.6 puts it among the best months of the year. Sun lasts about 10.2 hours a day, so there is plenty of time for outdoor plans.
30°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.2 h sun
March warms up, with highs of 30.3°C and lows of 18.1°C. It has the most rain days of the year, but that is still only 1.8 days and 23 mm. With a score of 7.5 it is still rated among the best months, though afternoons already feel hot.
35°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
April is a turning point. Highs reach 35.2°C and there are only 0.5 rain days, so rain is rare. The score drops to 3.8 because daytime heat makes long periods outdoors hard. Mornings and evenings, with lows of 21.5°C, are the easiest times to be outside.
40°C / 25°C · 0 rain days · 12.1 h sun
May is hot, with highs of 39.6°C and lows of 25.3°C. Rain is almost absent at 0.2 days. It scores 3.5, a low rating driven by the heat. Days are long, with 12.1 hours of sun, so outdoor time works best in the early morning or after dark.
42°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 12.4 h sun
June brings highs of 42°C, lows of 28°C and no rain days at all. It has the most sun of the year, at 12.4 hours a day. The score of 3.5 reflects heat that makes outdoor sightseeing tiring by midday, so most activity moves indoors or into the evening.
44°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 11.4 h sun
July is one of the hottest months, with highs of 43.5°C and nights that stay around 30.4°C. There are only 0.3 rain days. It scores 3.4, among the lowest ratings of the year, because even the evenings bring little relief from the heat.
44°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 11.2 h sun
August matches July, with highs of 43.5°C and lows of 30.1°C. Rain is rare at 0.2 days. The score of 3.5 comes from the heat, which stays strong from morning to night. Travellers who go now tend to spend the middle of the day indoors.
41°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
September is still very hot, with highs of 41.2°C and lows of 27.8°C. It is almost completely dry, with just 0.1 rain days. It scores 3.5, so the tough heat is still the main factor. Cooler conditions only start to arrive later in the year.
37°C / 25°C · 0 rain days · 10.8 h sun
October cools slowly, with highs of 36.5°C and lows of 24.8°C. There are only 0.4 rain days. The score stays low at 3.4 because afternoons remain hot. Evenings are more comfortable than in summer, making it a step towards the cooler season.
31°C / 21°C · 0 rain days · 10.0 h sun
November marks the change, with highs of 31.1°C and lows of 20.8°C. Rain is rare, at 0.4 days and 1 mm. With a score of 7.4 it is rated good, and outdoor plans become easier again. Expect about 10 hours of sun a day.
26°C / 17°C · 1 rain days · 9.8 h sun
December is mild, with highs of 26.4°C, lows of 17°C and 0.9 rain days. It scores 9.6 and joins the best period of the year. Sun drops to 9.8 hours a day, the lowest of the year, but that still means long, bright days.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March suit city trips best. Daytime highs are about 24–26°C from December to February and reach 30°C in March. Each month has fewer than 2 rain days and around 10 hours of sun a day.
Hiking & nature
December, January and February are the coolest months for hiking. Highs stay between 24°C and 26°C, and nights drop to 14–17°C. By March, highs reach 30°C, which makes long walks in the sun much harder.
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FAQ
Yes. January is one of the best months to visit, with a score of 9.7 out of 10. Days reach about 24°C and nights drop to about 14°C, so it is warm but not hot. Rain is rare, with only 1.5 rain days on average, and you get about 10 hours of sun a day.
August is extremely hot, and it scores only 3.5 out of 10. Average highs reach 43.5°C, and nights stay around 30°C, so the air does not cool down after dark. It is almost always dry, with 0.2 rain days and about 11 hours of sun. Plan outdoor time for early morning or evening.
Yes, November is a good month, with a score of 7.4 out of 10. The heat eases after summer, and average highs fall to about 31°C, with nights near 21°C. It is very dry, with 0.4 rain days, and you still get about 10 hours of sun a day. It is warmer than December, which averages about 26°C.
March is the wettest month, but rain is still light. It averages 23 mm of rain over 1.8 rain days. January comes next, with 16 mm over 1.5 days. March remains one of the best months to visit, with a score of 7.5 out of 10. Days reach about 30°C and nights about 18°C.
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