UAE weather in December

In December, popular resorts in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, Sharjah city, Ras al-Khaimah, Musaffah City) average 25°C by day and 20°C at night, and the sea is about 25°C. On average 14 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 4°C cooler than in November, and in January days average 23°C.

It is good weather for both the beach and sightseeing. The sea is warm and pleasant for swimming.

Warmest resorts in UAE in December

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Fujairah26°C17°C25°C15 mm
Ţarīf Kalbā26°C17°C25°C15 mm
Sharjah city26°C19°C25°C14 mm
Umm al-Quwain26°C19°C25°C14 mm
Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’26°C19°C25°C14 mm
Khor'fakkan25°C18°C25°C15 mm
Dibba Al-Fujairah25°C18°C25°C15 mm
Dubai25°C20°C25°C14 mm
Jebel Ali25°C20°C25°C14 mm
Palm Jumeirah25°C20°C25°C14 mm
Motor City25°C20°C25°C14 mm
Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City25°C20°C25°C9 mm

UAE weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in UAE in December?

In December, popular resorts in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, Sharjah city, Ras al-Khaimah, Musaffah City) average 25°C by day and 20°C at night, and the sea is about 25°C. On average 14 mm of rain falls during the month. It is good weather for both the beach and sightseeing.

What is the sea temperature in UAE in December?

About 25°C on average. The warmest water is in Fujairah (25°C).

Where is it warmest in UAE in December?

The warmest place is Fujairah (26°C by day), followed by Ţarīf Kalbā (26°C) and Sharjah city (26°C).

Does it rain in UAE in December?

On average 14 mm of rain falls in the month. Rain happens, but usually in short showers.

Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.