Light Rain and Fluctuating Temperatures Expected in UAE

Mar 6, 2026

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Mar 6, 2026 02:31

Weather update: Light rain expected across UAE in coming days

## Weather Overview

The UAE is set to experience a mix of fair and partly cloudy weather over the coming days. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted light rain, particularly in western, coastal, and island areas.

## Wind and Sea Conditions

North-westerly winds will dominate, occasionally strengthening in western regions, causing blowing dust in exposed areas. Wind speeds are expected to vary between 10 and 25 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 40 km/h. The Arabian Gulf is predicted to have rough sea conditions, while the Oman Sea will be moderate, occasionally becoming rough.

## Temperature Fluctuations

Temperatures will range from 25-29°C inland, 22-26°C along the coast, and 20-27°C in mountainous areas. Nighttime temperatures may drop to around 11°C in internal regions and about 9°C in the mountains.

## Weekend Outlook

Partly cloudy conditions are expected to persist over the weekend, with increased cloud cover in western and coastal areas. Saturday may see a slight rise in temperatures, with intermittent strengthening of north-westerly winds. Seas are expected to remain rough early in the day, easing later.

## Early Next Week

On Sunday, there is a possibility of light rain in some western, coastal, and island areas. Winds may shift between north-westerly and north-easterly directions, with speeds reaching up to 40 km/h. The unsettled weather pattern could continue into Monday and Tuesday, with partly cloudy skies and chances of scattered rain, especially in western and northern regions. Temperatures might slightly decrease by Tuesday, particularly in northern areas, with light to moderate winds prevailing across the country. Sea conditions are expected to be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.

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