UAE set for fair to partly cloudy Friday with humid night and possible fog

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a forecast for Friday, 23 October 2026, predicting fair to partly cloudy conditions across the UAE. Clouds are expected to appear over eastern areas, with a chance of convective activity during the afternoon.

Humidity and Fog Risk Overnight

Humidity is likely to increase by night and continue into Saturday morning over some coastal and internal areas. The NCM warned of a potential for fog or mist formation during this period.

Wind and Sea Conditions

Winds will be light to moderate, initially southeasterly before shifting to northwesterly. They may freshen at times, with speeds ranging from 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reaching up to 35 kilometres per hour. In the Arabian Gulf, the sea is expected to be slight to moderate, while in the Oman Sea it will remain slight.

Temperature Outlook for Major Cities

In Dubai, temperatures will reach a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. Abu Dhabi will see a high of 38°C and a low of 28°C. Sharjah is forecast to have a high of 38°C and a low of 24°C.