Weather & climate FAQ — UAE
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about UAE, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 2 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in UAE?
Climolog covers 2 cities in UAE with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 23.7°C (in January) to 40.5°C (in August); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in UAE by month?
Across UAE, the hottest month is August (avg high 40.5°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 16.5°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for UAE.
When is the best time to visit UAE?
The best months to visit UAE are December, February, March — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for UAE for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in UAE?
August is the hottest month, averaging a high of 40.5°C across UAE's cities. See August climate details.
What is the coldest month in UAE?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 16.5°C across UAE's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in UAE?
January is the wettest month, averaging about 32.7 mm of rain per month across UAE's cities. See January climate details.
What is the driest month in UAE?
June is the driest month, averaging about 0 mm of rain per month across UAE's cities. See June climate details.
When is the rainy season in UAE?
The wettest months in UAE are January, March, April, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in December.
Which city in UAE has the best weather?
Among UAE's cities, Abu Dhabi has the best weather — its best month is February (travel-comfort score 98/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in UAE?
Climolog covers 2 cities in UAE with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the UAE hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in December Best time to visit in February Best time to visit in March
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.