AI-generatedHatta at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jun · 44°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,370 h
- Rain a year
- 103 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 335 m
Climate in Hatta
Hatta has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 3,370 hours of sunshine a year, Hatta is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hatta
The best time to visit Hatta 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 44 °C. The wettest month is March with 22 mm of precipitation.
Hatta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hatta in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 31–42 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Hatta in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 42–44 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Hatta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 31–41 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Hatta in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 6 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 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:1317:49
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 05:59–06:43 · evening 17:19–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:50–05:59 · evening 18:04–18:12
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 Hatta compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 39° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 39° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 22° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Hatta in October?
In October, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.2 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hatta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:13 – 17:49
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %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 “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Hatta
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 Hatta: score 97 against 50. In January, days are 12 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 hbetter | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 5 mmbetter | 17 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hatta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January25° · 8.1 h
In January, Hatta is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in January95February27° · 8.4 h
In February, Hatta is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in February70March31° · 8.7 h
In March, Hatta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in March50April37° · 9.8 h
In April, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.8 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 Hatta.
Hatta in April50May42° · 10.6 h
In May, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10.6 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 Hatta.
Hatta in May50June44° · 10.5 h
In June, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 10.5 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 Hatta.
Hatta in June50July43° · 9.8 h
In July, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in July50August42° · 9.6 h
In August, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in August50September41° · 9.5 h
In September, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 9.5 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 Hatta.
Hatta in September50October37° · 9.2 h
In October, Hatta is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.2 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in October67November31° · 8.6 h
In November, Hatta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in November96December27° · 8.0 h
In December, Hatta is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hatta.
Hatta in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hatta
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
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in July (30°). 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. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 62 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 97 | 25° | 14° | 8.1 h | 3 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 27° | 15° | 8.4 h | 2 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 31° | 18° | 8.7 h | 3 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 37° | 23° | 9.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| MayMay | 50 | 42° | 27° | 10.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 44° | 29° | 10.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 43° | 30° | 9.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 42° | 30° | 9.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 41° | 27° | 9.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 37° | 24° | 9.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 31° | 19° | 8.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 27° | 16° | 8.0 h | 2 | 10 |
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
Sunshine hours in Hatta
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 9.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Hatta, 79 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Hatta: 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, Hatta has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Hatta
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Hatta
How breezy and how cloudy Hatta 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 Hatta typically peaks at 15 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 9 % of the sky over Hatta: mostly clear, with about 9.2 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Hatta
How often the day gets hot in Hatta (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 Hatta every day, with an average daytime high of 37 °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
Planning a trip to Hatta
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Hatta 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.
Hatta has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 43 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 43 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days 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
- 5,590 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.
Good to know: United Arab Emirates
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, D, G · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +971
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Hatta vs Fujairah
In October the holiday weather in Hatta and Fujairah is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Fujairah is 2 °C cooler than Hatta.
| in October | Hatta | Fujairah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 35° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 31° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Arab Emirates in October: the best places
In October, Hatta ranks 4 of 11 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Hatta
When is the best time to visit Hatta?
The best time to visit Hatta 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 Hatta?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 29 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Hatta?
The wettest month is March with 22 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hatta get?
Hatta gets around 3,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 8.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Hatta in?
Hatta is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hatta?
A nonstop flight from London to Hatta takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hatta?
Hatta has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 97.