Ras al Khaimah Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Ras al Khaimah can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to warm.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in July to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 17°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ras al Khaimah has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 103 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Ras al Khaimah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 31 mm of precipitation over 2 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm 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
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ras al Khaimah in United Arab Emirates
During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 31 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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