Al Ain City climate
Al Ain City (United Arab Emirates) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C84 °F, and about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Al Ain City climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2476 | 1253 | 1864 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1356 | 2068 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 3188 | 1662 | 2475 | 140.6 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2170 | 2984 | 70.3 |
| May | 42107 | 2578 | 3492 | 40.2 |
| Jun | 44112 | 2882 | 3697 | 30.1 |
| Jul | 45112 | 3087 | 38100 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 44112 | 3087 | 3799 | 30.1 |
| Sep | 42107 | 2781 | 3494 | 20.1 |
| Oct | 3799 | 2374 | 3086 | 10.1 |
| Nov | 3188 | 1865 | 2576 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 70.3 |
| Year | 45112 | 1253 | 2984 | 632.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56% | 41% | 4.3 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 47% | 39% | 5.1 | 11:19 |
| Mar | 38% | 40% | 6.0 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 29% | 41% | 6.8 | 12:42 |
| May | 24% | 31% | 7.5 | 13:18 |
| Jun | 26% | 29% | 7.6 | 13:37 |
| Jul | 27% | 36% | 7.0 | 13:30 |
| Aug | 27% | 33% | 6.9 | 12:58 |
| Sep | 29% | 25% | 6.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 34% | 25% | 5.7 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 47% | 32% | 4.7 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 56% | 36% | 4.1 | 10:39 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Al Ain City is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 45 °C112 °F and a low of 30 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C76 °F and lows 12 °C53 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.6 °C35.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 48% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (14 mm0.6 in), the driest is October (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 24% in May to 56% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 25%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Al Ain City
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February. Average highs then reach 24 °C76 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 5 mm0.2 in to 11 mm0.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °C112 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Al Ain City
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2476 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1253 to 14 °C57 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3188 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 1662 to 25 °C78 °F, about 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 44112 to 45 °C112 °F, lows 2882 to 30 °C87 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 3188 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 1865 to 27 °C81 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Al Ain City compares
The nearest larger place is Dubai, about 109 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Al Ain City is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer. It receives 26% less precipitation (63 mm2.5 in vs 84 mm3.3 in). The difference is largest in June (2.9 °C5.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 7 places in the United Arab Emirates. By annual mean temperature, Al Ain City is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 7th wettest. See all of them on the United Arab Emirates climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Al Buraymi (Oman, BWh), Ibri (Oman, BWh) and Fahud (Oman, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Al Buraymi 7 km · 28 °C83 °F · 69 mm2.7 in
- Climate in Sohar 98 km · 29 °C84 °F · 125 mm4.9 in
- Climate in Dubai 109 km · 28 °C83 °F · 84 mm3.3 in
- Climate in Warisan 114 km · 30 °C85 °F · 92 mm3.6 in
- Climate in Saham 114 km · 30 °C86 °F · 103 mm4.1 in
- Climate in Fujairah 118 km · 30 °C85 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Climate in Sharjah 132 km · 29 °C84 °F · 86 mm3.4 in
- Climate in Ibri 132 km · 29 °C84 °F · 80 mm3.2 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Al Ain City?
July is the warmest month in Al Ain City. Its average high is 45 °C (112 °F) and its average low is 30 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Al Ain City?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 24 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 12 °C (53 °F).
When does it rain the most in Al Ain City?
March is the wettest month with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation. October is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Al Ain City?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.