UAE weather: Maximum temperature 47ºC on Thursday as peak summer approaches

Humidity levels will range from 25 to 75 per cent in Abu Dhabi and from 30 to 65 per cent in Dubai

PUBLISHED: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 5:30 PM UPDATED: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 7:16 AM

By:
Khaleej Times Staff

As peak summer approaches, the weather on Thursday, July 2, will be fair in general and low clouds appear over the east coast, the National Centre of Meteorology has said.

Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds will blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10 – 20, reaching 35kmph.

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Temperatures could be as high as 47ºC in the internal areas of the country. Mercury is set to rise to 41ºC in Abu Dhabi and 39ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 30ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and 23ºC in internal areas.

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Humidity levels will range from 25 to 75 per cent in Abu Dhabi and from 30 to 65 per cent in Dubai.

Conditions at sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman sea.

The UAE's hottest and driest period of the year, known as 'Jamrat Al Qayth' (the peak of the summer heat), is set to begin on July 3 and continue until August 10, marking the most intense phase of summer across the UAE and the Arabian Peninsula, according to the Emirates Astronomical Society.

During this period, daytime temperatures in coastal areas typically range between 41°C and 43°C, while temperatures in inland and desert regions often exceed 45°C and 46°C. During heatwaves, temperatures in some interior areas can surpass 50°C.