6 January 2026| Dubai, UAE, [ Posted at 2:29 pm ]
UAE Weather: Residents can expect generally fair to partly cloudy weather on Tuesday, January 6, with a chance of light rainfall in some coastal and island areas. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), there could be humid overnight conditions, which might lead to fog or mist formation by early Wednesday morning.
What Happened Today in the UAE Weather?
According to the NCM, weather conditions across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to remain stable but slightly unsettled in specific regions. However, low clouds are expected to form over eastern areas, western coastal regions, and offshore islands. Moreover, there is an increasing possibility of brief light rain.
The NCM stated that the humidity level will rise significantly overnight into Wednesday mornings, especially over western internal areas and coastal regions. Therefore, it could create favourable conditions for fog or mist patches.
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What Has Changed?
There are no extreme weather warnings today. Moreover, meteorologists have highlighted several key developments for today. Here are the highlights of key developments:
- Light rain probability over eastern regions, western coastal areas, and offshore islands
- Low cloud formation is expected over the sea and island regions
- Cooler night temperatures, especially in inland and desert areas
- Moderate sea conditions, suitable but cautionary for marine activities
According to the NCM, winds will stay light to moderate. Moreover, it will shift between northwesterly and northeasterly directions at speeds of 10–25 km/h, with gusts reaching 35 km/h at times.
Who Is Affected?
The changing weather conditions might impact many groups. Here are the details of those groups:
- Daily commuters may face reduced visibility during early morning fog
- Motorists in western and inland areas should remain alert during foggy hours
- Fishermen and marine operators should monitor sea conditions, especially in the Arabian Gulf
- Outdoor workers and residents may notice cooler evenings and higher humidity
Tourists who want to visit coastal and island destinations are advised to stay updated on local weather advisories, especially for sea travel.
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Sea Conditions and Tides
According to the NCM, marine conditions will stay manageable. Below are the sea conditions forecast:
Arabian Gulf: Slight to moderate seas
- High tide: 14:35 & 04:53
- Low tide: 08:26 & 21:44
Sea of Oman: Slight waves
- High tide: 11:13 & 00:28
- Low tide: 17:46 & 06:40
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Temperature and Humidity Across UAE Cities
Residents can expect mild daytime temperatures and cooler nights. Below is the temperature forecast for the UAE Weather:
- Abu Dhabi: 26°C high | 16°C low
- Dubai: 25°C high | 16°C low
- Sharjah: 25°C high | 15°C low
- Al Ain: 25°C high | 14°C low
- Liwa: 25°C high | 12°C low
- Ras Al Khaimah: 25°C high | 14°C low
- Fujairah: 24°C high | 17°C low
Humidity level will range between 70 per cent and 85 per cent at their peak, especially overnight.
Official Source
This forecast has been issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the UAE’s official authority for weather monitoring and warnings. According to the NCM, residents should continue following official updates as conditions may evolve overnight.
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What’s Next?
The NCM advises residents to remain cautious during early morning travel on Wednesday, as fog or mist may reduce visibility in some regions. The UAE weather conditions are expected to stay relatively stable. However, humidity and cloud cover may persist.
Authorities recommend checking official forecasts regularly, especially for marine activities and early commuters, as visibility and wind conditions can change quickly.
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