Climate Insights for Ras Al Khaimah City

The climate in Ras Al Khaimah City is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 95mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 23mm of rainfall. Ras Al Khaimah City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Ras Al Khaimah City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 37°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Ras Al Khaimah City is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 95mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 23mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 23mm less than January, 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.

Ras Al Khaimah City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Ras Al Khaimah City, which began on March 20, 2026. Ras Al Khaimah 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 July at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah City is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ras Al Khaimah 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.