United Arab Emirates in October

Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatSeason opens: 28–30 °C, beaches perfect; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix late in the month (check) lifts prices.
• DecemberGreatPeak season; National Day 2–3 Dec and New Year's Eve fill hotels at the year's highest prices.
• JanuaryGreatCoolest month (20–24 °C days); Dubai Shopping Festival; desert nights cold — pack a layer.
• FebruaryGreatWarm and dry; in 2026 Ramadan starts about 18 Feb, in 2027 about 8 Feb (check) — shorter hours by day, lively nights.

• Gulf coast · 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.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 Shawkafine

  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, Sweihanhot

  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, Dibbafine

  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 shorelinefine

  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 Quarterfine

  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.

• Dubai36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
• Ajman34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
• Dibba36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain days
• Fujairah33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
• Hatta35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
• Khor Fakkan34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
• Liwa Oasis36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 1 rain days
• Ruwais35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain days
• Umm al Quwain35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Yas Island35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain days
• Abu Dhabi36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 0 rain days
• Sharjah36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
• Al Ain37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days99 °F (37 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Ras Al Khaimah36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 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.

• GITEX and business events check

  October (check) · Dubai

  Hotels full, prices up.

• Global Village season check

  About Oct–Apr (check) · Dubai

  Evening crowds; entry fee.

• Cooler season begins check

  From about late October · Dubai

  Outdoor life returns; prices rise.

Crowds · United Arab Emirates

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Prices · United Arab Emirates

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Rated best or good this month

• Dibba

  Best months: Oct–May

• Fujairah

  Best months: Oct–May

• Khor Fakkan

  Best months: Oct–May