United Arab Emirates Weather
🇦🇪 2 cities covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Warmest city
Abu Dhabi
Coolest city
Dubai
Sunniest city
Abu Dhabi
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in the United Arab Emirates at a glance
Weather in the United Arab Emirates spans a single dominant tropical wet-and-dry climate across the 2 cities we cover. Abu Dhabi is typically the warmest spot, averaging 83°F (28°C) across the year, while Dubai runs coolest at 83°F (28°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Abu Dhabi - annual average 83°
- Coolest city: Dubai - annual average 83°
- Sunniest city: Abu Dhabi (10.9 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Abu Dhabi leads with about 10.9 hours of sun per day on average. Dubai is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 92 mm (3.6 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, December to March brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across the United Arab Emirates today
United Arab Emirates cities compared
United Arab Emirates weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 60° | 2 | 9.9 h/day |
| February | 78° | 62° | 2 | 10.2 h/day |
| March | 84° | 66° | 2 | 10.2 h/day |
| April | 92° | 72° | 1 | 11.1 h/day |
| May | 100° | 78° | 0 | 12.1 h/day |
| June | 105° | 84° | 0 | 12.4 h/day |
| July | 107° | 88° | 0 | 11.5 h/day |
| August | 107° | 87° | 0 | 11.4 h/day |
| September | 103° | 83° | 0 | 11.2 h/day |
| October | 96° | 78° | 0 | 10.8 h/day |
| November | 87° | 71° | 1 | 9.9 h/day |
| December | 79° | 64° | 1 | 9.8 h/day |
United Arab Emirates weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in the United Arab Emirates?
Among the cities we cover, Abu Dhabi is the warmest, averaging 83°F (28°C) across the year. Its hottest month is July, with highs near 105°F (40°C).
What is the coldest city in the United Arab Emirates?
Dubai runs coldest, averaging 83°F (28°C) for the year; January lows average 57°F (14°C).
What is the sunniest city in the United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi, with about 10.9 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit the United Arab Emirates?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in the United Arab Emirates?
Snow is essentially absent in the United Arab Emirates cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of the United Arab Emirates like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.