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UAE: Peak summer period ends on August 10; will temperatures decrease?
August 10 marks the close of the Al Mirzam period, characterised by hot, dry winds that cause temperatures to rise
- PUBLISHED: Sun 10 Aug 2025, 11:59 AM UPDATED: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 8:46 AM
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There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon for UAE residents suffering through this hot season - the peak summer period officially ends on August 10.
The days from July 29 to August 10 are known collectively as the Al Mirzam period, which began after the rising of the Al Mirzam star — also known as Sirius. During this period, hot desert winds reach their peak. These winds, known as 'samum' in Arabic, cause temperatures to rise.
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Indeed, UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded the highest temperature so far this year on Friday, August 1, with the mercury soaring to 51.8°C. This temperature was recorded in Al Ain's Sweihan.
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End of peak summer?
Temperatures will drop to 29°C on Sunday, August 10, in Gasyoura, located in the south of the UAE. Abu Dhabi city will see a high of 44°C and a low of 34°C, while temperatures in Dubai will range from 34°C to 43°C. Temperatures in Sharjah will reach a maximum of 43°C and a minimum of 33°C.
The NCM has predicted rains from Sunday, August 10, to Tuesday, August 12, which should bring down the temperatures.
However, the mercury in internal areas will still reach highs of 47°C on Sunday and 48°C after Tuesday. Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah will see the similar ranges of temperatures through the week.
High temperatures
Although we are at the end of the official peak summer period, temperatures will remain high for a while.
As the heat makes commutes challenging, employees in the UAE have called for companies to switch to remote or hybrid working systems. Residents say that commuting in the sweltering summer feels like a test in endurance, and like they are working a second job just to reach their offices.
Doctors have said that they have seen a rise in heat-related incidents in emergency rooms over the last few weeks. Some medical professionals have urged residents not to expose themselves to the heat directly, and to increase electrolyte intake in addition to plain water.
Rains bring respite
Even during the peak summer period, UAE residents faced moments of respite, with rainfall and even hail showers hitting different parts of the country.
On Saturday, August 9, rain showers fell in some parts of the country, including Fujairah and Al Ain. An orange alert was issued earlier in the week as intense rains hit Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Fujairah. Videos even showed large hail stones carpet the desert ground in Al Ain.
Last Sunday, heavy rains created difficult conditions for motorists in Al Ain city, as strong winds that swept through the area, causing trees to sway.
