Rain Possible in Eastern UAE as Temperatures Set to Reach 37°C in Dubai
By Business & Property Desk1 min read
Published on Thu 15 Oct 2026 at 8:45 PM, the National Centre of Meteorology issued the outlook.
Friday Weather Outlook
Residents across the UAE will experience fair to partly cloudy weather on Friday, 16 October, with a chance of convective cloud formation over eastern areas by afternoon that could bring rainfall.
Cloud activity may develop in the east as the day progresses, potentially bringing showers to some areas.
Wind, Sea and Humidity Details
Conditions are expected to become humid Friday night and on Saturday morning across parts of the coastal and internal regions, with a possibility of fog or mist formation.
Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeast before shifting to the northwest; they may strengthen at times, especially in areas affected by cloud formation, reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph and could cause blowing dust, potentially reducing visibility.
Sea conditions are expected to remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Temperature Extremes
The highest temperature recorded over the country on Thursday was 43.5°C in Sweihan (Al Ain) at 12:45 pm.
On Friday, mercury will hit 37°C in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai. The lowest temperature in the three emirates will be 29°C.
