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Sharjah Climate by Month

The temperature in Sharjah can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to warm. The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

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 in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 17°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Sharjah in United Arab Emirates

During the months of January and February 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 Sharjah?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sharjah?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sharjah?
    January tops the wettest month list with 21 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sharjah?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sharjah?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 345 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Sharjah

    Thu   Dec 12
    29°C | 17°C
    E 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    28°C | 16°C
    W 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    27°C | 16°C
    W 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain