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UAE Weather: Temperatures to Hit 42°C as Nighttime Humidity Rises
By 19Network Editorial Team · May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
The NCM forecasts daytime highs of 42°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with humidity rising to 85% in coastal areas overnight.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy skies across the UAE on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. While daytime conditions remain warm, evening temperatures will provide moderate relief as humidity levels rise overnight. Regional Temperature and Humidity Maximum temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are projected to fluctuate between 39°C and 42°C. Coastal areas will experience higher humidity, reaching up to 85% during the late night and early Wednesday morning. In Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, similar conditions prevail, with internal regions seeing slightly higher peaks reaching 43°C. Minimum temperatures will drop to approximately 26°C in urban centers and 21°C in mountainous regions. Wind and Marine Conditions Light to moderate winds, primarily Southeasterly to Northwesterly, will blow across the country at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, occasionally reaching 35 km/h. These winds may cause blowing dust in open internal areas, though visibility is expected to remain largely unaffected. Conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will remain slight. Wave heights in the Arabian Gulf are forecast between…