Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
97°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates · Middle East
Plenty of sun. Very hot afternoons are the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
97°F
Lows around 85°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid stretches.
50%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 90°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
91%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
84°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 96°F, easing to about 93°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning93°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Midday96°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon96°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening93°F
Feels 95°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 65 | 1.0 | 4 | 10.0 | 64 | 74 |
| Feb | 76 | 66 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.4 | 63 | 73 |
| Mar | 81 | 70 | 0.8 | 2 | 10.6 | 57 | 74 |
| Apr | 89 | 78 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.6 | 47 | 78 |
| May | 97 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.6 | 41 | 84 |
| Jun | 101 | 89 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 47 | 89 |
| Jul | 101 | 91 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.6 | 54 | 91 |
| Aug | 101 | 91 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 54 | 91 |
| Sep | 98 | 87 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 55 | 90 |
| Oct | 93 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 54 | 88 |
| Nov | 85 | 75 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.0 | 58 | 83 |
| Dec | 78 | 69 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.8 | 61 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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