Sun, sea & sand

Emirate of Umm Al Quwain weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in May

Good

Best time to visit: February – April, October – December

What is the weather like in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in May?

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.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score967365
Day32°36°39°
Night22°25°28°
Sea26°29°32°
Sun10 h11 h10 h
Rain days100

More details for May

Daylight
13 h 22 min05:33 – 18:55
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
11 %on averageAll months
Hot days
31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+4Asia/Dubai

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %23 %
  • 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 May

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent

Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in May: quick answers

Is Emirate of Umm Al Quwain hot in May?

Yes. In May, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in May?

It hardly ever rains.

Emirate of Umm Al Quwain month by month

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