Dubai: The UAE is set for another week of high temperatures, rising humidity and changing cloud conditions, with a chance of rainfall in eastern areas on Monday and Tuesday.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Monday will bring fair to partly cloudy skies across the country. Clouds are expected to develop over eastern parts of the UAE during the afternoon and could become convective, creating the possibility of rain.
The weather pattern is expected to continue into Tuesday, when convective cloud formation over eastern areas could again produce rainfall during the afternoon.
Temperatures could reach 46°C
Despite the possibility of rain in the east, much of the UAE will remain hot.
Inland areas are forecast to record maximum temperatures between 41°C and 46°C, while coastal areas and islands are expected to see highs of 36°C to 41°C. Mountainous areas will be cooler, with temperatures ranging from 29°C to 35°C.
The forecast reflects the sharp differences that can occur across the UAE at this time of year, with hotter conditions inland and greater cloud development possible over the eastern and mountainous parts of the country.
Humidity brings fog and mist risk
Humidity is also expected to become a factor, particularly overnight and during the early morning.
The NCM forecast indicates increasing humidity across some coastal areas from Monday night into Tuesday morning, with the possibility of fog or mist. Similar conditions could continue over coastal and internal areas later in the week.
For motorists, reduced visibility during fog or mist can become an important consideration during early-morning travel. Drivers should follow official UAE weather and road-safety alerts and adjust their speed to the conditions.
What to expect later in the week
On Wednesday, the UAE is expected to remain generally fair to partly cloudy, with clouds developing over eastern areas. Humidity overnight and into Thursday morning could again lead to fog or mist in some coastal and internal locations.
The pattern is expected to continue on Thursday, with clouds forming in the east and another possibility of fog or mist overnight and into Friday morning in some western coastal and internal areas.
By Friday, conditions are forecast to remain fair to partly cloudy, with eastern cloud development continuing. Winds are expected to ease somewhat, with speeds of up to around 30km/h.
Wind and sea conditions
Winds through the week are expected to remain generally light to moderate, although they could occasionally become fresh. On Tuesday, southeasterly to northeasterly winds may reach around 35km/h at times.
Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are expected to remain slight. The Sea of Oman could become slight to moderate during parts of the week and may turn rough at times on Wednesday.
The latest forecast therefore points to a combination of high inland temperatures, humid mornings and isolated rain potential in eastern areas, rather than a widespread spell of rain across the UAE.
Residents should continue to check updates from the National Centre of Meteorology for any changes to rainfall, visibility, wind or marine conditions.
What is the UAE weather forecast for Monday?
The UAE is expected to have fair to partly cloudy conditions, with clouds potentially becoming convective over eastern areas in the afternoon and bringing rain.
Could it rain in the UAE this week?
Yes. The NCM forecast indicates a chance of rainfall in eastern areas on Monday and Tuesday as convective clouds develop.
How hot will the UAE be?
Temperatures could reach 46°C in inland areas, while coastal areas are forecast to reach up to 41°C.
Will Dubai and Abu Dhabi see rain?
The forecast specifically identifies eastern areas as having the chance of convective cloud development and rainfall. It does not indicate widespread rain across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Is fog expected in the UAE?
Fog or mist is possible in some coastal and internal areas, particularly overnight and during early mornings as humidity rises.
How strong will UAE winds be?
Winds will generally be light to moderate, with some periods of fresh winds. Speeds could reach around 35km/h at times.
What will sea conditions be like?
The Arabian Gulf is expected to remain slight, while the Sea of Oman could become slight to moderate and potentially rough at times during the week.
