Ras al Khaimah Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Ras al Khaimah. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C (100°F) in July to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 31°C (88°F) in July to around 17°C (63°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Ras al Khaimah has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Ras al Khaimah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation over 2 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ras al Khaimah Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ras al Khaimah.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 70%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year