United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in United Arab Emirates in December.

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Dubai Sharjah Ras al Khaimah Al Ain

Thinking about venturing to United Arab Emirates this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in United Arab Emirates in December

December in United Arab Emirates generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Da‘sah to 27°C (81°F) in Al Ain. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Al Ain and 20°C (68°F) in Da‘sah.

For a closer look at conditions across United Arab Emirates, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Madīnat Zāyid with an average of 4.2 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Dibba with 24 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Dubai typically receives 255 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in United Arab Emirates in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in United Arab Emirates

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in United Arab Emirates?

Temperature range in United Arab Emirates (December)

Precipitation variation in United Arab Emirates (December)

Dubai

In December Dubai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
255 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dubai →

Sharjah

In December Sharjah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
244 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sharjah →

Al Ain

In December Al Ain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Ain →

Umm Al Quwain

In December Umm Al Quwain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
244 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Umm Al Quwain →

Hatta

In December Hatta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hatta →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in United Arab Emirates in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dubai 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Sharjah 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Ras al Khaimah 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Al Ain 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Umm Al Quwain 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Da‘sah 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 6.5 mm (0.3 in)

United Arab Emirates weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in United Arab Emirates in December?

December in United Arab Emirates brings perfect weather. In Dubai, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in United Arab Emirates in December?

Dubai averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in United Arab Emirates. Dubai averages only about 11 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit United Arab Emirates?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to United Arab Emirates. Typically, the climate in Dubai is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Dubai. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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