AI-generatedAl Ain at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 45°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,600 h
- Rain a year
- 56 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 275 m
Climate in Al Ain
Al Ain has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 45 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 3,600 hours of sunshine a year, Al Ain is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Al Ain
The best time to visit Al Ain is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 45 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 56 mm fall in an average year.
Al Ain through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Al Ain in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 31–42 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Al Ain in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 45 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Al Ain in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 32–42 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Al Ain in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 38°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 37°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:1417:51
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:00–06:44 · evening 17:21–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:00 · evening 18:05–18:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Al Ain compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 40° at the start of the month to 35° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 40° | 35° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Al Ain in October?
In October, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min06:14 – 17:51
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Al Ain
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Al Ain: score 99 against 50. In January, days are 13 °C cooler than in October. January has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 38° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 10.0 hbetter | 8.6 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 10 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Al Ain month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
99January25° · 8.6 h
In January, Al Ain is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in January96February28° · 9.1 h
In February, Al Ain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in February73March31° · 9.1 h
In March, Al Ain is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in March50April37° · 10.3 h
In April, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in April50May42° · 11.1 h
In May, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in May50June45° · 11.2 h
In June, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in June50July45° · 10.3 h
In July, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in July50August45° · 10.3 h
In August, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 31 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in August50September42° · 10.2 h
In September, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in September50October38° · 10.0 h
In October, Al Ain is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in October72November32° · 9.3 h
In November, Al Ain is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in November99December27° · 8.7 h
In December, Al Ain is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Ain.
Al Ain in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Al Ain
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in August (31°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and from November to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 99 | 25° | 13° | 8.6 h | 1 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 28° | 15° | 9.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 31° | 17° | 9.1 h | 1 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 37° | 22° | 10.3 h | 1 | 9 |
| MayMay | 50 | 42° | 26° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 45° | 28° | 11.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 45° | 30° | 10.3 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 45° | 31° | 10.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 42° | 28° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 38° | 24° | 10.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 32° | 19° | 9.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 99 | 27° | 15° | 8.7 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Al Ain
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 10.0 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Al Ain, 86 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Al Ain: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Al Ain: 2 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Al Ain
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Al Ain
How breezy and how cloudy Al Ain is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Al Ain typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 8 % of the sky over Al Ain: mostly clear, with about 10.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Al Ain
How often the day gets hot in Al Ain (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Al Ain every day, with an average daytime high of 38 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Al Ain in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Al Ain has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 43 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 45 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 99
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,610 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Al Ain vs Sohar
In October the holiday weather in Al Ain and Sohar is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Sohar is 3 °C cooler than Al Ain.
| in October | Al Ain | Sohar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 38° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Al Ain
When is the best time to visit Al Ain?
The best time to visit Al Ain is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Al Ain?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 45 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Al Ain?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 56 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Al Ain get?
Al Ain gets around 3,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.2 hours a day; in January there are 8.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Al Ain in?
Al Ain is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Al Ain?
A nonstop flight from London to Al Ain takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Al Ain?
Al Ain has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 99.