Ras Al Khaimah weather in May
In May, Ras Al Khaimah sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 35°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 89% of the time in May, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of May to 13 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Ras Al Khaimah's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ras Al Khaimah's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:35 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.64 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM10 110.1 µg/m³ · 2020
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 35°C by the end.
A typical May day in Ras Al Khaimah reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 4°C warmer than April and about 2°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 |
| 2 | 32 | 26 |
| 3 | 32 | 26 |
| 4 | 32 | 26 |
| 5 | 33 | 26 |
| 6 | 33 | 26 |
| 7 | 33 | 27 |
| 8 | 33 | 27 |
| 9 | 33 | 27 |
| 10 | 33 | 27 |
| 11 | 33 | 27 |
| 12 | 33 | 27 |
| 13 | 34 | 27 |
| 14 | 34 | 27 |
| 15 | 34 | 27 |
| 16 | 34 | 27 |
| 17 | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | 34 | 28 |
| 19 | 34 | 28 |
| 20 | 34 | 28 |
| 21 | 34 | 28 |
| 22 | 35 | 28 |
| 23 | 35 | 28 |
| 24 | 35 | 28 |
| 25 | 35 | 28 |
| 26 | 35 | 28 |
| 27 | 35 | 29 |
| 28 | 35 | 29 |
| 29 | 35 | 29 |
| 30 | 35 | 29 |
| 31 | 35 | 29 |
How May really feels in Ras Al Khaimah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ras Al Khaimah weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 16° | 28 | 3.7 | 10.6 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 22° / 17° | 15 | 2.5 | 11.1 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 25° / 19° | 21 | 2.6 | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| Apr | 30° / 23° | 6 | 0.8 | 12.6 | 6.9 |
| May | 34° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 36° / 30° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.6 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 36° / 31° | 2 | 0.1 | 13.4 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 36° / 31° | 0 | 0 | 12.9 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 35° / 29° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 32° / 26° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 27° / 22° | 4 | 0.9 | 10.7 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 23° / 18° | 13 | 2.4 | 10.4 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 89% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 4% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Cloudier (%) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 88 | 12 |
| 4 | 88 | 12 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 89 | 11 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
| 31 | 98 | 2 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Ras Al Khaimah gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in May, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the humid band about 34% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 15% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 33 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 36 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 35 | 36 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 34 | 36 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 33 | 36 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 32 | 36 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 31 | 36 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 30 | 36 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 24 | 33 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | 23 | 32 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | 22 | 31 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | 21 | 30 | 36 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 20 | 29 | 37 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | 18 | 27 | 39 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 17 | 26 | 40 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 16 | 25 | 40 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 14 | 24 | 40 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 24 | 14 | 23 | 40 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 25 | 13 | 23 | 39 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| 26 | 13 | 22 | 39 | 21 | 4 | 1 |
| 27 | 12 | 22 | 38 | 22 | 5 | 1 |
| 28 | 12 | 21 | 37 | 23 | 6 | 2 |
| 29 | 11 | 21 | 36 | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| 30 | 10 | 21 | 35 | 25 | 7 | 3 |
| 31 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 3 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of May to 13 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:45 AM to 5:29 AM, and sunset from 6:42 PM to 6:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:45 | 6:42 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:44 | 6:43 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:43 | 6:43 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:44 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:44 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 5:41 | 6:45 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:45 |
| 8 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:46 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:46 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:47 |
| 12 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:48 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:49 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:49 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 5:35 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 5:34 | 6:51 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 5:34 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:33 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:33 | 6:52 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:32 | 6:53 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:53 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:54 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 5:31 | 6:54 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 5:31 | 6:55 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 5:31 | 6:55 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:56 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:56 |
| 29 | 13.5 | 5:30 | 6:57 |
| 30 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 6:57 |
| 31 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 6:58 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.64 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.98 kWh/m² to a high of 7.64 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 7.64 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ras Al Khaimah
In May, Ras Al Khaimah sits inside its cyclone and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ras Al Khaimah sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Ras Al Khaimah sees seasonal dust haze (March–August), heaviest in July.
Is May a good time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Ras Al Khaimah for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ras Al Khaimah in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Ras Al Khaimah sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Ras Al Khaimah in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August 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) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 23 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 31 | Tropical |
| Jul | 32 | Tropical |
| Aug | 33 | Tropical |
| Sep | 32 | Tropical |
| Oct | 31 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Ras Al Khaimah in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ras Al Khaimah peaks around June 14 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 4 (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) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 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 | 5 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Ras Al Khaimah in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah sits at 25.8°N, 55.9°E, 2 m above sea level, in United Arab Emirates. The nearest listed city is Dibba Al-Hisn, 38 km away.
Topography around Ras Al Khaimah
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ras Al Khaimah.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ras Al Khaimah has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m around an average of 2 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 782 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,064 m.
The land around Ras Al Khaimah is covered by water (47%) and artificial surfaces (33%) within 3 km, water (46%) and bare terrain (37%) within 16 km, and water (60%) and bare terrain (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 Ras Al Khaimah (25.7895°, 55.9432°, elevation 2 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).