Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates in May
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
11h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May38°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May2mm average rain
May is one of Ras Al Khaimah's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary and April to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Ras Al Khaimah's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is close to Ras Al Khaimah's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 31°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May80 weather score
May scores above Ras Al Khaimah's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
