United Arab Emirates Weather Forecast
United Arab Emirates weather: 105°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia. United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia with its capital at Abu Dhabi. It has a population of about 9.5 million. The capital is Abu Dhabi.
Right now it is 105°F (40°C) in United Arab Emirates with clear sky. It feels like 117°F. Today runs from 89°F to 105°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit United Arab Emirates is January, February, April, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 107°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 64°F.
The closest major airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH), about 17 mi away. Nearby highlights include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 105°F is in line with the 107°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in United Arab Emirates today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for United Arab Emirates
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Weather in United Arab Emirates right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:31 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for United Arab Emirates
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 105° / 89° | 2% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 111° / 93° | 6% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 109° / 92° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 91° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 110° / 89° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 113° / 87° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 87° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 87° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 87° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 87° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 89° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 93° | 0% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 92° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 92° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 92° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 91° | 0% | 20 mph | 8 |
Climate in United Arab Emirates month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 64° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 78° | 65° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 83° | 69° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 91° | 74° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 99° | 81° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 102° | 85° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 104° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 107° | 90° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 103° | 87° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 95° | 82° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 87° | 75° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 79° | 67° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in United Arab Emirates
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit United Arab Emirates
Go in January, February, April, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in United Arab Emirates
2 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 24.4539, 54.3773. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in United Arab Emirates right now?
It is currently 105°F (40°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 35% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit United Arab Emirates?
January, February, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in United Arab Emirates, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates observes Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00). The local time is 6:31 PM.
How many people live in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a population of approximately 9.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to United Arab Emirates?
The closest airports are Zayed International Airport (AUH), 17 mi away, Dubai International Airport (DXB), 83 mi away and Hamad International Airport (DOH), 183 mi away.
What are the top things to do in United Arab Emirates?
Popular options include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
What places are in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates covers 2 places in this atlas, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 6:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
