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Ras al Khaimah Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Ras al Khaimah. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 17°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ras al Khaimah?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ras al Khaimah?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ras al Khaimah?
    January tops the wettest month list with 31 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ras al Khaimah?
    May is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Ras al Khaimah

    Sun   Dec 15
    27°C | 18°C
    S 14 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    25°C | 16°C
    N 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    25°C | 15°C
    N 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain