The climate of United Arab Emirates
The current climate in United Arab Emirates features temperatures ranging from a high of 42°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 35°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 34°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for United Arab Emirates.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in United Arab Emirates in recent years was 49°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in February 2017.
Rainfall amount
On average, United Arab Emirates receives 56 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in United Arab Emirates is based on weather data from Dubai. Other places, like Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah or Sharjah, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in United Arab Emirates to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit United Arab Emirates?
The best time to visit United Arab Emirates for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit United Arab Emirates. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of United Arab Emirates
The climate table of United Arab Emirates shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 38 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 15 | 7,2 | 12 | 2,6 | 0,6 | 0,1 | 1,5 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 3,1 | 3,8 | 8,3 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in United Arab Emirates. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in United Arab Emirates
Yearly Temperature in United Arab Emirates
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in United Arab Emirates. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in United Arab Emirates
Total Yearly Precipitation in United Arab Emirates
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in United Arab Emirates. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in United Arab Emirates
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Average weather in United Arab Emirates by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for United Arab Emirates. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.