Khor Fakkan in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Khor Fakkan sees average daytime highs around 31°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 13 mm of rain over about 3 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 34°C in early September to 26°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 92% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels muggy.
Fall is Khor Fakkan's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Khor Fakkan's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 31°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 3 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 km/h
- Travel score
- 6.1
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Khor Fakkan in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 34°C in early September to 26°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Khor Fakkan reaches about 31°C and drops to 26°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Khor Fakkan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 52 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in fall is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Khor Fakkan weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 17° | 23 | 3.5 | 10.6 | 8.4 |
| Feb | 23° / 18° | 18 | 2.8 | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 26° / 20° | 23 | 2.5 | 11.8 | 8.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 6 | 1 | 12.6 | 6.4 |
| May | 34° / 28° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.2 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 36° / 30° | 1 | 0.2 | 13.5 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 35° / 31° | 3 | 0.2 | 13.4 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 35° / 30° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.9 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 34° / 29° | 1 | 0.3 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 32° / 26° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.4 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 22° | 9 | 1.7 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 24° / 19° | 17 | 2.6 | 10.5 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 92% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Khor Fakkan gets around 13 mm of rain over 3 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 9 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min in early September to 10 h 30 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 5.4 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Khor Fakkan
In fall, Khor Fakkan overlaps its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Khor Fakkan sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Khor Fakkan sees seasonal dust haze (March–August), heaviest in July.
Is fall a good time to visit Khor Fakkan?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit Khor Fakkan for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Khor Fakkan in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Khor Fakkan sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Khor Fakkan in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 30°C across fall — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in July at about 33°C and coldest in February near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 32 | Tropical |
| Jul | 33 | Tropical |
| Aug | 32 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Khor Fakkan in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Khor Fakkan peaks around June 11 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Khor Fakkan in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Khor Fakkan is worst in July — around 77 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.6× the cleanest month (December, 30 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 36 | 40 | 46 | 53 | 61 | 64 | 77 | 65 | 46 | 38 | 31 | 30 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | Poor |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 46 | Poor |
| Apr | 53 | Poor |
| May | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 46 | Poor |
| Oct | 38 | Poor |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 30 | Moderate |
Where is Khor Fakkan?
Khor Fakkan sits at 25.3°N, 56.3°E, 20 m above sea level, in United Arab Emirates. The nearest listed city is Madha, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Khor Fakkan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Khor Fakkan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Khor Fakkan has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 565 m around an average of 119 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,100 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,053 m.
The land around Khor Fakkan is covered by bare terrain (73%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, bare terrain (55%) and water (40%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (61%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
United Arab Emirates travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 63% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $50,274
- 2024
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 8.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 487
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Khor Fakkan (25.3313°, 56.342°, elevation 20 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.