Layer up! It’s about to get chilly
Wondering about the weather in the UAE this week? Brace yourself, as temperatures are set to drop to as low as 13°C.
While the forecast can still change, here’s what we know so far.
The UAE weather forecast for this week
Dubai
- Monday, December 29: High 26°C, Low 20°C
- Tuesday, December 30: High 23°C, Low 20°C
- Wednesday, December 31: High 21°C, Low 17°C
- Thursday, January 1: High 22°C, Low 14°C
- Friday, January 2: High 23°C, Low 16°C
- Saturday, January 3: High 24°C, Low 16°C
- Sunday, January 4: High 23°C, Low 16°C
So, what’s the weather in Dubai going to be like on New Year’s Eve
Abu Dhabi
- Monday, December 29: High 25°C, Low 20°C
- Tuesday, December 30: High 23°C, Low 19°C
- Wednesday, December 31: High 21°C, Low 17°C
- Thursday, January 1: High 22°C, Low 16°C
- Friday, January 2: High 22°C, Low 16°C
- Saturday, January 3: High 23°C, Low 15°C
- Sunday, January 4: High 23°C, Low 17°C
Given the current forecast, while you’ll all be eager to show off your glam dresses and sharp suits, it looks like layering up over the last week of 2025.
Curious about our friends in the Northern Emirates?
Well, Ras Al Khaimah will see a cold start to the year, with temperatures falling to 10°C on January 1, 2026. Hatta, Dubai’s mountainous exclave, will also see a similar temperature drop. Brrr…
What about rain?
According to several forecasting platforms, the worst of the rainfall now appears to be over (for now).
Post the rain the UAE saw this month, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) did report that temperatures are set to drop. And it’s pretty evident, especially in the evenings.
Missed (or miss) the rain? Here are some of the best moments from across Dubai as shared by our readers.
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