Sharjah Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Sharjah. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 41°C (106°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 32°C (90°F) in August to 17°C (63°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sharjah has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall annually. Sharjah can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation over 2 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Sharjah Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sharjah experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.5 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 7.7 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sharjah.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 69%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year