United Arab Emirates in March

Warming to 30 °C (86 °F); Ramadan ends and Eid al-Fitr falls about 20 Mar 2026 (check) with hotel peaks.Warming to 86 °F (30 °C); Ramadan ends and Eid al-Fitr falls about 20 Mar 2026 (check) with hotel peaks.

No other month rates higher than March for United Arab Emirates in this guide.

• Gulf coast · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townbest weather

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

• Hajar mountains · Hatta, Jebel Jais, Wadi Shawkabest weather

  Jebel Jais summit is 8–10 °C (14–18 °F) cooler than the coast and can drop near freezing on winter nights; wadis flood after rare storms.Jebel Jais summit is 14–18 °F (8–10 °C) cooler than the coast and can drop near freezing on winter nights; wadis flood after rare storms.

• Inland desert · Al Ain, Liwa, Al Wathba, Sweihanfine

  Drier heat, often above 48 °C (118 °F) in July and August; Sweihan has recorded above 50 °C (122 °F). Winter nights in the dunes are cold.Drier heat, often above 118 °F (48 °C) in July and August; Sweihan has recorded above 122 °F (50 °C). Winter nights in the dunes are cold.

• East coast · Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibbabest weather

  Gulf of Oman side: slightly cooler sea breezes, but July–August humidity is extreme; calm water for snorkelling Oct–May.

• Abu Dhabi: Coast (Abu Dhabi city, Yas, Ruwais) · Gulf shorelinebest weather

  Humid in summer; sea breeze keeps evenings bearable. Winter days sit around 24–28 °C (75–82 °F).Humid in summer; sea breeze keeps evenings bearable. Winter days sit around 75–82 °F (24–28 °C).

• Abu Dhabi: Interior (Al Ain, Liwa) · Oasis and Empty Quarterbest weather

  Drier and hotter than the coast; desert nights in Dec–Feb can drop near 10 °C (50 °F), so pack a layer for dune camps.Drier and hotter than the coast; desert nights in Dec–Feb can drop near 50 °F (10 °C), so pack a layer for dune camps.

• Sharjah: Sharjah city and the Gulf coast · main block bordering Dubaifine

  November to March is the walking season; May to September is 38–45 °C (100–113 °F) with high humidity, so museums and malls are the daytime plan.November to March is the walking season; May to September is 100–113 °F (38–45 °C) with high humidity, so museums and malls are the daytime plan.

• Sharjah: Khor Fakkan and Kalba · Gulf of Oman exclavesfine

  Slightly cooler and breezier than the Gulf coast, but the same summer heat; the east coast is the better beach choice in shoulder months.

• Dubai28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
• Ajman28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 0 rain days
• Dibba30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
• Fujairah28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 0 rain days
• Hatta28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 0 rain days
• Khor Fakkan28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
• Liwa Oasis30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
• Ruwais28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
• Umm al Quwain28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain days
• Yas Island28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 0 rain days
• Abu Dhabi29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
• Sharjah28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain days
• Al Ain30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain days
• Ras Al Khaimah28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ramadan big impact

  About 18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026; about 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (lunar, moves yearly — check)

  Eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not allowed; many restaurants screen off daytime dining; shops and offices shorten hours; alcohol sales in licensed venues continue but may start later; evenings busy after iftar.

• Eid al-Fitr big impact

  About 20–22 Mar 2026; about 10–12 Mar 2027 (check)

  3–4 days of holidays: hotels and flights full, malls and beaches crowded, government closed.

• Ramadan 2026 check

  About 18 Feb–19 Mar 2026; about 8 Feb 2027 (check) · Dubai

  Daytime eating is discouraged in public; late openings; busy Iftar evenings.

• Dubai World Cup check

  Late March (check) · Dubai

  Horse-racing crowds; hotels book out.

• Art Dubai check

  Spring (check) · Dubai

  Gallery weekend.

Crowds · United Arab Emirates

High

Prices · United Arab Emirates

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in United Arab Emirates, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Gulf coast

  Best weather of the year (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah town)

• Hajar mountains

  Best weather of the year (Hatta, Jebel Jais, Wadi Shawka)

• East coast

  Best weather of the year (Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibba)

• Dubai

  Warm; Ramadan in 2026 until mid-month.

• Ajman

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Dibba

  Best months: Oct–May

• Fujairah

  Best months: Oct–May

• Hatta

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Khor Fakkan

  Best months: Oct–May

• Ruwais

  Best months: Nov–Mar (cooler weather, comfortable for outdoor walks)

• Umm al Quwain

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Yas Island

  Best months: Nov–Mar (cool, dry)