Climate Insights for Umm Al Quwain City

The climate in Umm Al Quwain City is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 95mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 24mm of rainfall. Umm Al Quwain City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Umm Al Quwain City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 34°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 33°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Umm Al Quwain City is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 95mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 24mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 24mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Umm Al Quwain City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Umm Al Quwain City, which began on June 21, 2026. Umm Al Quwain City is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Umm Al Quwain City is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Umm Al Quwain City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.