What’s the climate like in Ras Al Khaimah?
The current climate of Ras Al Khaimah features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 43°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 31°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ras Al Khaimah in recent years was 48°C in June 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in February 2017.
On average, Ras Al Khaimah receives 126 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
The best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ras Al Khaimah. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ras Al Khaimah
The climate table of Ras Al Khaimah shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 37 | 32 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 15 | 24 | 8,4 | 0,9 | 0 | 2,7 | 0,6 | 0,3 | 4,9 | 14 | 20 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 36°C
- Highest temperature: 43°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in January
- Precipitation: 126 mm per year, averaging 11 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in June, 0,3 mm in September and 0,6 mm in August
- Wettest months: 35 mm in January, 24 mm in March and 20 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Ras Al Khaimah
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ras Al Khaimah
This graph shows how much precipitation Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ras Al Khaimah
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ras Al Khaimah
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ras Al Khaimah
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ras Al Khaimah by Month
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