Ras Al Khaimah weather
What it is doing outside right now, and what the next week looks like, for Ras Al Khaimah city, Al Marjan Island and the coast.
- High today
- 34°
- Low tonight
- 29°
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Sunrise
- 06:13
- Sunset
- 17:50
- Max UV
- 7
Updated 12:45 Gulf time. Source: Open-Meteo.
The next seven days
Warm out. Here is what works
Jebel Jais weather right now
- High today
- 26°
- Low tonight
- 23°
- Cooler than the coast by
- 8°
- Feels-like difference
- 10°
The mountain runs roughly one degree cooler for every 200 metres you climb, which is why the summit road fills up in summer while the beaches empty. Bring a layer for the evening. What to do on Jebel Jais.
Ras Al Khaimah weather month by month
Averages from the last three years of recorded data, so you can plan a trip rather than a day.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 16°C | 14 mm |
| February | 25°C | 18°C | 19 mm |
| March | 28°C | 20°C | 11 mm |
| April | 31°C | 23°C | 27 mm |
| May | 37°C | 28°C | 4 mm |
| June | 39°C | 30°C | almost none |
| July | 39°C | 32°C | almost none |
| August | 39°C | 32°C | almost none |
| September | 37°C | 30°C | almost none |
| October | 34°C | 27°C | 3 mm |
| November | 30°C | 22°C | 12 mm |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 34 mm |
Ras Al Khaimah weather questions
What is the temperature in Ras Al Khaimah today?
It is 33°C right now and feels like 38°C, with a high of 34°C expected today and an overnight low of 29°C. The reading updates every half hour.
When is the best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
November to March. Average highs sit between 23°C and 30°C, evenings are comfortable, and the sea is still warm enough to swim. July and August average 39°C and are genuinely hard going outdoors in the middle of the day.
How much cooler is Jebel Jais than Ras Al Khaimah city?
Right now the viewing deck is 8°C cooler than the coast. Expect roughly one degree for every 200 metres of altitude, so five to eight degrees at the viewing deck and more at night. It is the reason the mountain is busy in summer.
Does it rain in Ras Al Khaimah?
Rarely, and almost entirely between November and April. December is the wettest month at around 34mm on recent averages. June through September are usually completely dry.
How hot does Ras Al Khaimah get in summer?
Average highs of 39°C in June, July and August, with humidity on the coast pushing the feels-like figure well past 45°C. Indoor attractions, early mornings and Jebel Jais are the usual answers.