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Sharjah in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
36°C (97°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Medium
United Arab Emirates overall
Prices
Medium
United Arab Emirates overall

Verdict

MixedUnited Arab Emirates month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SharjahHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townfine

    November to March runs 20–30 °C (68–86 °F); June to September sits at 40–46 °C (104–115 °F) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall
Medium
Prices · United Arab Emirates overall
Medium

United Arab Emirates overall: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sharjah, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 36 °C (97 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 0 (better)

    Jan: 2

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

January: Inside Sharjah's best window: Nov–Mar.

Sharjah: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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