UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 41°C in Abu Dhabi; fog expected as humidity rises

Winds will be light to moderate, initially from the southwest before shifting northwesterly, with speeds of 10 to 20km/h, occasionally reaching 30km/h

PUBLISHED: Thu 17 Sept 2026, 6:31 PM UPDATED: Fri 18 Sept 2026, 7:45 AM

By:
Khaleej Times Staff

The weather in the UAE is set for fair to partly cloudy conditions on Friday, with low clouds expected to appear over parts of the east coast, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

On Friday, temperatures will reach highs of 41°C in Abu Dhabi, 40°C in Sharjah and 38°C in Dubai. Overnight lows will dip to 28°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and 27°C in Sharjah.

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Humidity is expected to increase overnight and continue into Saturday morning over some coastal and internal areas.

The conditions could lead to the formation of fog or mist in some locations, potentially reducing visibility for motorists during the early hours.

Winds will be light to moderate, initially from the southwest before shifting northwesterly, with speeds of 10 to 20km/h, occasionally reaching 30km/h.

The sea will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.