Ras Al Khaimah weather by month & the best time to visit
United Arab Emirates · beach resort · hot desert climate
The best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 97/100), with November and December close behind. Ras Al Khaimah averages about 3,278 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 10 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah is February, then November and December. The dullest month is June (10/100, 6 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,278 hours of sunshine a year. 87 Sunshine Score points separate February (97) from June (10), so the month you pick matters. It ranks #5 of 7 destinations in United Arab Emirates for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 3,278 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around February, carries about 55% of the annual 102 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93 | 24° / 75°F | 17° / 63°F | 29 mm | 5 | 23° / 73°F |
| February | 97 | 26° / 79°F | 18° / 64°F | 10 mm | 6 | 22° / 72°F |
| March | 95 | 30° / 86°F | 20° / 68°F | 17 mm | 8 | 24° / 75°F |
| April | 68 | 35° / 95°F | 24° / 75°F | 6 mm | 9 | 26° / 79°F |
| May | 20 | 40° / 104°F | 28° / 82°F | 1 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 10 | 41° / 106°F | 30° / 86°F | 6 mm | 10 | 33° / 91°F |
| July | 20 | 40° / 104°F | 31° / 88°F | 2 mm | 10 | 35° / 95°F |
| August | 29 | 39° / 102°F | 31° / 88°F | 2 mm | 9 | 35° / 95°F |
| September | 39 | 38° / 100°F | 29° / 84°F | 1 mm | 9 | 34° / 93°F |
| October | 59 | 36° / 97°F | 27° / 81°F | 3 mm | 7 | 32° / 90°F |
| November | 97 | 30° / 86°F | 23° / 73°F | 10 mm | 5 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 96 | 26° / 79°F | 19° / 66°F | 15 mm | 4 | 25° / 77°F |
Sea temperature in Ras Al Khaimah by month
The sea off Ras Al Khaimah is warmest in July at around 35°C / 95°F, and coolest in February at 22°C / 72°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Ras Al Khaimah: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is a beach resort in United Arab Emirates with a hot desert climate — the sea reaches 35°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Ras Al Khaimah get a year?
Ras Al Khaimah gets about 3,278 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
The sunniest time to visit Ras Al Khaimah is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 97/100 (with November and December close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Ras Al Khaimah?
June is the least sunny month in Ras Al Khaimah, scoring 10/100 with about 6 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Ras Al Khaimah?
The sea in Ras Al Khaimah ranges from about 22°C (February) to 35°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Ras Al Khaimah?
The typical midday UV index in Ras Al Khaimah peaks around 10 (very high) in May, easing to about 4 (moderate) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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