AI-generatedRas Al Khaimah at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 32.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,310 h
- Rain a year
- 63 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,310 hours of sunshine a year, Ras Al Khaimah 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
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:1417:50
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 06:00–06:45 · evening 17:19–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:00 · evening 18:04–18:13
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 Ras Al Khaimah in October?
In October, Ras Al Khaimah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.8 °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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:14 – 17:50
- 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
- 6 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Dubai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %17 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Ras Al Khaimah
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 30.2 – 31.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ras Al Khaimah ranges from 22.7 °C in February to 32.8 °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 32.2 and 33.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.4° | 22.7° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.7° | 21.9° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 23.3° | 22.6° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 25.4° | 24.5° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 31.3° | 30.6° | 32.1° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 32.6° | 31.9° | 33.2° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 32.8° | 32.2° | 33.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 32.1° | 31.4° | 32.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.8° | 30.2° | 31.4° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.3° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.6° | 24.6° | 26.6° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Ras Al Khaimah
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 9.6 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Ras Al Khaimah, 83 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ras Al Khaimah
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 20 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 Ras Al Khaimah: 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 Ras Al Khaimah: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Ras Al Khaimah
How breezy and how cloudy Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah 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: Feb – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 6 % of the sky over Ras Al Khaimah: mostly clear, with about 9.6 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 Ras Al Khaimah
How often the day gets hot in Ras Al Khaimah (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, Ras Al Khaimah has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °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 Ras Al Khaimah
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 26°. 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 199 days a year, mostly from May 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 | 95 | 23° | 16° | 23.4° | 7.4 h | 3 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 24° | 17° | 22.7° | 7.8 h | 1 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 27° | 19° | 23.3° | 8.0 h | 2 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 31° | 23° | 25.4° | 9.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| MayMay | 50 | 35° | 26° | 28.5° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 29° | 31.3° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 30° | 32.6° | 9.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 38° | 30° | 32.8° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 36° | 28° | 32.1° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 34° | 26° | 30.8° | 9.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 29° | 22° | 28.3° | 8.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 25° | 19° | 25.6° | 7.5 h | 1 | 8 |
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
25.79° N, 55.94° E · 2 m · Asia/Dubai
Best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah
The best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from February to December. 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 38 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 63 mm fall in an average year.
Ras Al Khaimah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ras Al Khaimah in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–35 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Ras Al Khaimah in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–38 °C by day
- Sea 32 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Ras Al Khaimah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–36 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Ras Al Khaimah in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ras Al Khaimah for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ras Al Khaimah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Ras Al Khaimah: score 97 against 59. In March, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in March. March has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 97better |
| Day high | 34° | 27° |
| Night low | 26° | 19° |
| Sea | 30.8° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 9.6 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 1 mmbetter | 16 mm |
| Muggy days | 28 | 4better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Dec
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
Ras Al Khaimah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In January, Ras Al Khaimah is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in January96February24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In February, Ras Al Khaimah is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °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 Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in February97March27° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In March, Ras Al Khaimah is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in March76April31° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In April, Ras Al Khaimah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in April50May35° · Sea 29° · 11 h
In May, Ras Al Khaimah is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °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 so-so month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in May50June37° · Sea 31° · 11 h
In June, Ras Al Khaimah is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 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 so-so month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in June50July38° · Sea 33° · 9 h
In July, Ras Al Khaimah is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.6 °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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in July50August38° · Sea 33° · 10 h
In August, Ras Al Khaimah is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.8 °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 so-so month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in August50September36° · Sea 32° · 10 h
In September, Ras Al Khaimah is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 32.1 °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 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in September59October34° · Sea 31° · 10 h
In October, Ras Al Khaimah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.8 °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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in October87November29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In November, Ras Al Khaimah is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah in November95December25° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In December, Ras Al Khaimah is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °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 Ras Al Khaimah.
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In October Ras Al Khaimah has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 50). During the day Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is 1 °C warmer than Ras Al Khaimah. The sea is about equally warm. Emirate of Umm Al Quwain gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ras Al Khaimah | Emirate of Umm Al Quwain |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 35° |
| Sea | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
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In October, Ras Al Khaimah ranks 3 of 7 destinations in this country.
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- 2Emirate of Fujairah36°31°75
- 3Ras Al KhaimahThis page34°31°59
- 4Abu Dhabi35°31°51
- 5Emirate of Ajman35°31°50
- 6Emirate of Sharjah36°31°50
- 7Dubai37°31°50
Planning a trip to Ras Al Khaimah
Weather for your travel dates
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Ras Al Khaimah 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.
Ras Al Khaimah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.5 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 5 min
- Distance
- 5,490 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 Ras Al Khaimah
When is the best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
The best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ras Al Khaimah?
The sea temperature in Ras Al Khaimah ranges from 22.7 °C in February to 32.8 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Ras Al Khaimah in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Ras Al Khaimah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Ras Al Khaimah?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 63 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Ras Al Khaimah get?
Ras Al Khaimah gets around 3,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.8 hours a day; in January there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Ras Al Khaimah in?
Ras Al Khaimah uses the time zone Asia/Dubai, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ras Al Khaimah?
A nonstop flight from London to Ras Al Khaimah takes about 7 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 95.
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