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UAE weather: Rains expected on last day of peak summer; temperatures to hit 47ºC
Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds are forecast to sweep across the country, stirring up blowing dust
- PUBLISHED: Sat 9 Aug 2025, 6:05 PM UPDATED: Sun 10 Aug 2025, 7:29 AM
Sunday, August 10, will bring good news to UAE residents, as the hottest period of summer is finally set to end.
UAE peak summer, known as Al Mirzam period, started on July 29 after the rising of the Al Mirzam star — also known as Sirius — from the eastern horizon, with which the most intense heat period begins, when the hot desert winds reach their peak.
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In its Sunday weather forecast, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that there will be a chance of some convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon, which may be associated with rainfall.
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However, despite the showers, conditions will still be warm, with temperatures in internal areas reaching up to 47ºC. Dubai will see a high of 43ºC, while Abu Dhabi will see maximum temperatures of up to 44ºC.
Skies are expected to be fair to partly cloudy at times on Sunday, the NCM said.
On Saturday, rain showers in parts of the country, like Fujairah and Al Ain, brought a welcome relief for the residents amid the extreme summer heat. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Saturday was 47.4°C in Al Ain's Sweihan at 3pm.
Light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly winds are expected to blow, freshening at times during daytime, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10 – 25 reaching 40 Kmph.
The sea will be calm in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.
