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UAE sizzles: Country records hottest August day in 9 years at 51.8°C

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4 months ago

August 8, 2025

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The UAE is officially feeling the heat, quite literally. The country witnessed one of its hottest days in recent times when Sweihan in Al Ain scorched its way into the record books, clocking in at a blistering 51.8°C on the first day of this month, making it the hottest August day in the past nine years, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

This new high overtakes the previous August temperature record of 51.4°C, set in Mezaira back in 2017, a sign of rising temperatures across the region.

So, what’s going on with the weather?

August is typically one of the UAE’s hottest months, and this year is no exception. The intense heat is being fuelled by thermal low-pressure systems as the Indian monsoons play a major role in pushing up temperatures across the country.

And if you’ve noticed some unexpected thunderstorms in some parts of the country lately? That’s partly due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a band near the equator that stirs up convective rainy clouds and brings bursts of unstable weather during the first half of August.

Breezy, but boiling

Wind patterns add their twist to the mix. During this period, you’ll often feel the breeze blowing across in the evenings and early mornings. Occasionally, residents may also experience blowing dust, as northwesterly winds as capable of kicking up suspended dust in exposed areas.

Humidity-wise, things are sticky too. The mean relative humidity for August is 47 per cent, with sultry mornings and evenings. Maximum humidity can reach between 63 and 80 per cent, while the minimum can hover around 17 to 32 per cent, which explains those sweaty sunrise walks and steamy evening commutes.

A look at the numbers

Here’s a quick snapshot of August weather stats, according to the NCM:

Average air temperature: 34.7°C to 36.5°C
Average maximum temperature: 40.9°C to 43.2°C
Average minimum temperature: 29.3°C to 31°C

Third-warmest July globally

Last month was Earth’s third-warmest July since records began and included a record national temperature in Turkey of 50.5 degrees Celsius, scientists said. According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average global surface air temperature reached 16.68 C in July, which is 0.45 C above the 1991-2020 average for the month.

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UAE weather this week: More clouds, rising humidity and chances of fog

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4 days ago

December 2, 2025

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The UAE is gearing up for a stretch of partly cloudy days, with forecasters expecting cloud cover to slowly build as the week progresses. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Tuesday starts mild with patches of low cloud forming over coastal areas, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the country.

Winds will remain light to moderate through the day, beginning south-easterly before shifting north-westerly by the afternoon. Temperatures stay pleasant overall.

What to expect through the week

Wednesday

Skies stay partly cloudy, with thicker cloud cover expected at times over islands and coastal spots. Humidity will creep up overnight, which means mist or light fog could form by early Thursday morning — particularly in coastal and inland areas. Winds remain light to moderate but may strengthen slightly over exposed regions.

Thursday

Clouds continue to appear in intervals, with more low cloud likely along the western and northern coastline. Temperatures may climb a little. Humidity rises again overnight, bringing another chance of early-morning mist or fog. Both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will stay slight.

Friday

Expect partly cloudy to generally fair weather heading into the weekend. Some clouds may drift over the eastern mountains during the afternoon. Winds remain light to moderate, and the pattern of rising humidity at night continues, meaning fog or mist could return early in the morning, especially in low-lying areas. Sea conditions remain slight.

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Colder days, cloudy skies and more rain ahead: Here’s what to expect across the UAE this week

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1 week ago

November 26, 2025

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If you’ve been loving the cooler breeze lately, there’s more of it on the way. The UAE is expected to experience a stretch of colder weather and intermittent rainfall from today through Saturday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

A low-pressure system sitting over the southeast, plus a cold air mass sweeping in, is keeping temperatures down and skies unsettled. So yes, keep that jacket handy.

What the next few days will look like

Cloudy with possible showers:
Expect partly cloudy to fully cloudy skies at times, especially over coastal, northern and eastern areas. As cloud cover builds, scattered rainfall is likely.

Dusty in some spots:
Light to moderate winds will swing between the southeast and northeast, occasionally picking up enough strength to kick up blowing dust.

Calmer seas:
The Arabian Gulf will be slight to moderate, while the Oman Sea stays mostly slight.

Today & tomorrow: cooler and cloudier

Western areas may see more cloud cover, plus a noticeable dip in temperatures. Winds will shift gradually from southeasterly to northwesterly, blowing at 10–25 km/h and hitting up to 35 km/h at times. Keep an umbrella close, you might need it.

Friday: still cloudy with a chance of rain

Clouds will linger over coastal and northern areas, with more showers possible. Overnight humidity will creep in, especially in inland regions, making early Saturday mornings a bit misty. Winds remain light to moderate but may freshen occasionally.

Saturday: same story continues

More cloud cover, more chances of rain, mainly over coastal, northern and eastern areas. Expect another humid night going into Sunday, with the possibility of light fog forming inland. Sea conditions stay unchanged.

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UAE weather alert: Fog, dust, cooler temps expected as unstable conditions set in until November 22

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3 weeks ago

November 18, 2025

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Get ready for a stretch of mixed weather across the UAE this week. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says conditions will turn unstable from Tuesday through November 22, bringing everything from morning fog to dusty winds and rough seas in some areas.

Expect humid mornings with fog or light fog forming over coastal and inland spots, so commuters might want to plan for slower starts. As the day progresses, the weather is expected to shift to fair or partly cloudy skies, with some dust anticipated, particularly in the western regions.

Winds will stay mostly light to moderate but could pick up at times, reaching 40 km/h, particularly in the west. The Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman may also experience slightly rough conditions on certain days, which could impact marine activities.

By Friday and Saturday, temperatures are expected to dip slightly, giving residents a brief taste of the cooler weather ahead.