AI-generatedEmirate of Umm Al Quwain at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 33.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,360 h
- Rain a year
- 77 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,360 hours of sunshine a year, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – December
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:1517:51
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 06:01–06:46 · evening 17:20–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:01 · 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.
What is the weather like in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in October?
In October, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 31.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:15 – 17:51
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Dubai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %50 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 30.5 – 31.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain ranges from 22.5 °C in February to 33.1 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 32.4 and 33.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.3° | 22.6° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.5° | 21.6° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 23.2° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 25.5° | 24.5° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.7° | warm |
| JuneJun | 31.6° | 30.9° | 32.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 32.9° | 32.3° | 33.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 33.1° | 32.4° | 33.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 32.4° | 31.7° | 33.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 31.1° | 30.5° | 31.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.6° | 24.8° | 26.7° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
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 9.3 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, 80 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
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 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain: 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 Emirate of Umm Al Quwain: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
How breezy and how cloudy Emirate of Umm Al Quwain 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 Emirate of Umm Al Quwain typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 8 % of the sky over Emirate of Umm Al Quwain: mostly clear, with about 9.3 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 Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
How often the day gets hot in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain (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, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 209 days a year, mostly from April to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 82 | 23° | 16° | 23.3° | 7.6 h | 3 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 25° | 16° | 22.5° | 8.1 h | 1 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 95 | 28° | 19° | 23.2° | 8.5 h | 2 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 32° | 22° | 25.5° | 9.9 h | 1 | 8 |
| MayMay | 73 | 36° | 25° | 28.7° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 39° | 28° | 31.6° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 40° | 30° | 32.9° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 40° | 30° | 33.1° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 38° | 28° | 32.4° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 35° | 25° | 31.1° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 98 | 29° | 21° | 28.6° | 8.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 25° | 17° | 25.6° | 7.5 h | 2 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
25.56° N, 55.56° E · 2 m · Asia/Dubai
Best time to visit Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
The best time to visit Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is from February to April and from October to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 77 mm fall in an average year.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 28–36 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 39–40 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 29–38 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain for you.
Your best months: March, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
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November has the better holiday weather in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain: score 98 against 83. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in November. November has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 98better |
| Day high | 35° | 29° |
| Night low | 25° | 21° |
| Sea | 31.1° | 28.6° |
| Sunshine | 9.3 hbetter | 8.5 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 4 mm |
| Muggy days | 28 | 15better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In January, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in January89February25° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In February, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in February95March28° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In March, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in March96April32° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In April, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 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, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in April73May36° · Sea 29° · 11 h
In May, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in May65June39° · Sea 32° · 10 h
In June, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 31.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in June65July40° · Sea 33° · 10 h
In July, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in July65August40° · Sea 33° · 10 h
In August, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 33.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in August65September38° · Sea 32° · 10 h
In September, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 32.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in September83October35° · Sea 31° · 9 h
In October, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 31.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in October98November29° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In November, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in November95December25° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In December, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
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Emirate of Umm Al Quwain vs. Emirate of Ajman
In October the holiday weather in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain and Emirate of Ajman is about equally good (score 83 vs. 80). During the day it is about as warm in Emirate of Ajman as in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Emirate of Umm Al Quwain | Emirate of Ajman |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 35° |
| Sea | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
United Arab Emirates in October: the best places
In October, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain ranks 1 of 7 destinations in this country.
- Emirate of Umm Al QuwainThis page35°31°83
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- 3Ras Al Khaimah34°31°59
- 4Abu Dhabi35°31°51
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- 6Emirate of Sharjah36°31°50
- 7Dubai37°31°50
Planning a trip to Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
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Emirate of Umm Al Quwain 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.
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 65).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 37 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 40 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 5 min
- Distance
- 5,480 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.
Frequently asked questions about Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
When is the best time to visit Emirate of Umm Al Quwain?
The best time to visit Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is from February to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain?
The sea temperature in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain ranges from 22.5 °C in February to 33.1 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 31.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 77 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Emirate of Umm Al Quwain get?
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain gets around 3,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in?
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain uses the time zone Asia/Dubai, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Emirate of Umm Al Quwain?
A nonstop flight from London to Emirate of Umm Al Quwain takes about 7 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,480 km.
Which school holidays are best for Emirate of Umm Al Quwain?
Emirate of Umm Al Quwain has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 89.
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