United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Weather in May

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

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Dubai Sharjah Ras al Khaimah Al Ain

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What to Expect in United Arab Emirates in May

May in United Arab Emirates generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Da‘sah at 33°C (91°F) to very hot in Madīnat Zāyid at 41°C (106°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Madīnat Zāyid and 28°C (82°F) in Da‘sah. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in United Arab Emirates, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Dubai.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Dubai sees around 350 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in United Arab Emirates in May

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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in United Arab Emirates?

Temperature range in United Arab Emirates (May)

Precipitation variation in United Arab Emirates (May)

Dubai

In May Dubai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
37°C (99°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
307 hours
350 hours
344 hours
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Dubai →

Sharjah

In May Sharjah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
37°C (99°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
294 hours
342 hours
345 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sharjah →

Al Ain

In May Al Ain generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
41°C (106°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Al Ain →

Umm Al Quwain

In May Umm Al Quwain generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
294 hours
342 hours
345 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Umm Al Quwain →

Hatta

In May Hatta generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
40°C (104°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hatta →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dubai 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Sharjah 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Ras al Khaimah 35°C (95°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Al Ain 41°C (106°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Umm Al Quwain 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Da‘sah 33°C (91°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)

United Arab Emirates weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, United Arab Emirates generally has poor weather conditions. Dubai sees daytime temperatures near 37°C (99°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Dubai peak at roughly 37°C (99°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in United Arab Emirates. Dubai averages only about 0.3 mm (0.01 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit United Arab Emirates?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Dubai, May may not be the ideal time to visit United Arab Emirates.

On average, the best time to visit United Arab Emirates is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Dubai. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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