Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
United Arab Emirates in December
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
8h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December26°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December12mm average rain
December is close to United Arab Emirates' usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December8 hours average sun
December is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December16°C average sea
December is below United Arab Emirates' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December78 weather score
December sits close to United Arab Emirates' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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