8 January 2026| Dubai, UAE [ Posted at 1:18 pm]
The UAE weather conditions across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to stay generally fair to partly cloudy. However, there is a high chance of cooler temperatures, rising humidity and a chance of light rainfall in some regions. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), you should also expect fluctuating winds and unsettled marine conditions over the next few days.
What Has Changed?
According to the forecast issued by the National Centre of Meteorology, several noticeable weather shifts are being observed across the country. Here is the weather forecast for today:
- Partly cloudy skies with low clouds forming over northern regions.
- Chance of light rainfall in isolated areas, mainly in the north and east.
- Lower temperatures, particularly across the northern emirates.
- Increased humidity during nighttime and early morning hours.
- Possibility of fog or mist, especially in western and inland areas.
- Light to moderate winds, occasionally becoming active.
- Unsettled sea conditions at times in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
These conditions are predicted to continue through Friday morning and will be similar until Saturday. However, there could be minor changes in these conditions.
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Temperature and Wind Outlook
Today, daytime temperatures across major cities stay mild and pleasant. Here is the UAE weather forecast of temperature for today:
- Abu Dhabi: High of 25°C, low of 18°C
- Dubai: High of 25°C, low of 19°C
- Sharjah: High of 24°C, low of 15°C
Yesterday, the highest temperature recorded in the country was 27.3°C in Sweihan (Al Ain) at 1:15 pm, as reported by the NCM. However, the lowest temperature recorded in the country this morning was 5.1 degrees Celsius on Jebel Jais (Ras Al Khaimah) at 05:45 PM in the United Arab Emirates today.
On the other hand, winds will the northeast to northwest, reaching speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, and may occasionally intensify to 35 km/h. According to NCM alerts, fresh winds previously touched 40 km/h in some areas, which contributed to the rough sea conditions.
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Sea Conditions and Marine Advisory
Marine conditions remain an important advisory point in the latest UAE Weather forecast. Below is the forecast for marine conditions:
Arabian Gulf: Slight to moderate seas
- High tides at 16:12 and 05:53
- Low tides at 10:10 and 22:49
Sea of Oman: Slight to moderate seas, with occasional rough conditions
- High tides at 13:03 and 01:36
- Low tides at 18:57 and 08:17
Earlier, the NCM issued a warning for rough seas in the Sea of Oman, where wave heights reached up to 6 feet due to cloud activity and fresh winds. Residents and fishermen are advised to stay cautious during unsettled conditions.
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Who Is Affected?
The current UAE weather pattern might impact different groups of people in the UAE. Below are the examples of those people:
- Daily commuters: Morning fog or mist could affect visibility in inland and western areas.
- Marine workers and fishermen: Changing sea conditions and rough waves require caution.
- Residents with respiratory sensitivity: Dusty conditions and humidity may cause discomfort.
- Travellers and tourists: Pleasant daytime temperatures but cooler evenings are expected.
As per the weather expert, there is no extreme weather warning in place. However, regular updates should be monitored.
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Official Source
The data from UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is used in this article. However, extra information is also used from the WAM report.
What’s next?
- Friday: Similar conditions with humidity increasing the chance of fog or mist in western areas and slightly cooler temperatures in the north
- Saturday: Partly cloudy skies, early morning humidity and occasional dusty conditions
- Rainfall: If it occurs, it will remain light and confined to isolated locations
You should stay updated through the official NCM channels. However, the weather will be largely stable. Still, subtle changes in humidity, wind and cloud cover will continue to shape conditions across the UAE over the coming days.
Note – The information in this article will be updated when we get a new update about the UAE Weather.
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