Season guide · Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah in summer
June–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: almarjanisland.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Intense heat and humidity; low resort prices and pool-focused days, with Jebel Jais as the escape. Expect highs up to 41°C (106°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–September.
Key facts
- Months
- June–September
- Temperatures
- 27°C (81°F) to 41°C (106°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 31°C (88°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 40°C (104°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 | 13.7 h | 2/5 |
| July | 41°C (106°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 | 13.6 h | 2/5 |
| August | 41°C (106°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 | 13 h | 2/5 |
| September | 39°C (102°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 40°C (104°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Beach · Al Marjan Island
Al Marjan Island beaches
The man-made islands are fringed with wide sandy beaches and shallow, calm water, most of it attached to resorts that sell day passes.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Historic site · Shimal
Shimal and Sheba's Palace
Wear sturdy shoes for the rough path and go in the cooler months.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Views
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Ras Al Khaimah City
Al Qawasim Corniche
The city's waterfront promenade runs along the creek and lagoon with walking and cycling paths, play areas and cafés.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Kids
Nature · Khatt
Khatt Hot Springs
Visit on a cool winter morning; check whether the public pools have separate times for men and women.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Hajar Mountains
Wadi Shawka
A valley in the Hajar Mountains near the border with Fujairah, Wadi Shawka has marked hiking trails of varying lengths around a dam, rocky ridges and seasonal pools.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Free
Day trips in summer
- Fujairah and the east coast (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — Across the mountains on the Gulf of Oman coast, the east coast has snorkelling at Snoopy Island near Al Aqah, the small Al Bidya Mosque, considered the oldest surviving mosque in the UAE, and Fujairah Fort.
- Musandam (Khasab) (About 1 hour 30 minutes plus the border crossing) — Oman's Musandam peninsula has fjord-like inlets (khors) between steep mountains, explored on traditional dhow cruises from Khasab with stops for swimming and snorkelling and frequent dolphin sightings.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
It is a trade-off: Intense heat and humidity; low resort prices and pool-focused days, with Jebel Jais as the escape. The best months overall are November–March.
+What is the weather like in Ras Al Khaimah in summer?
Highs of up to 41°C (106°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.