The UAE anticipates mild temperatures for the majority of Ramadan this year, gradually warming towards the latter half of the month, aligning with the spring season’s onset.
Today, following the announcement by the UAE authorities that Monday, March 11, marks the beginning of Ramadan, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a comprehensive weather forecast covering March 11 to April 9.
As Ramadan coincides with the transition from winter to summer, daytime temperatures are projected to be pleasant in most areas during the first half of the month, with gradual increases anticipated later. Evenings and mornings are expected to remain cool, offering comfort for suhoor (pre-dawn meals) and evening prayers.
According to the NCM report, daytime temperatures will range between 29°C and 34°C on average, with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 45°C in some inland regions. Nighttime temperatures are expected to range between 18°C and 21°C, dropping to as low as 3°C in mountainous or inland areas during early morning hours.
Will there be rain during Ramadan this year? The NCM suggests a possibility of overcast skies and rainy clouds developing over the country on certain days during the first half of Ramadan, as the Siberian high-pressure system gradually weakens and declines.
The report also hints at foggy conditions during mornings, especially in the last quarter of the month, alongside occasional windy and dusty weather episodes.
Additionally, historical data indicates that the duration between Fajr (dawn) and Maghrib (sunset) will increase gradually throughout Ramadan, from approximately 13 hours and 14 minutes at the beginning of the month to about 13 hours and 57 minutes by its end, with slight variations depending on the location.