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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Sharjah.
Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 41°C (106°F) in August, while winters cool to 24°C (75°F) in January.
With just 83 mm (3.3 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is June, with 11.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sharjah - and find the 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.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
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. For more details, please visit our Sharjah Precipitation page.
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Sharjah. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Sharjah has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and warm winters.
Daytime highs range from 24°C (75°F) in January to 41°C (106°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 17°C (63°F) to 32°C (90°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 83 mm (3.3 in). January is the wettest month with 21 mm (0.8 in), while June is the driest with 0.1 mm (0 in).
Sharjah receives around 3,493 hours of sunshine per year. June is the sunniest month with 345 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 230 hours. Overall, Sharjah enjoys abundant sunshine.
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