Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah has had the lowest recorded temperature in the nation thus far, at 4.3°C.

An 'unstable weather' notice was issued by the NCM last week, warning people of the anticipated extension of a surface low-pressure system from the Southeast, from Monday, December 23, to Thursday, December 26.

In an interview earlier this month, climate expert Dr. Ahmed Habib stated: "The region will experience north-westerly winds accompanied by cooler air masses starting from December 16, leading to a gradual temperature decrease." It is anticipated that temperatures will decrease by 5 to 7 degrees Celsius throughout the United Arab Emirates, starting in the western regions and then spreading to the other regions.

"Over time, the UAE will experience a minimum temperature of 12°C and a maximum temperature of about 25–26°C."

New Year's Eve rain

Will everyone's plans for New Year's Eve be thwarted by the rain?

The National Centre of Meteorology predicts that Tuesday, December 31, will be a generally fair to partly overcast day. It is anticipated that the weather will become humid during the night and on Wednesday morning, with mist forming over certain interior and coastal regions.

In the Arabian Gulf and the Oman water, light to moderate winds are predicted, and the water level is predicted to be low. Rainfall is not predicted for the day.

Does it rain on New Year's Day?

On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, can anticipate a hint of cold air and the possibility of rain. The Met has issued a prognosis for the first day of the New Year that indicates a gradual drop in temperature along with the likelihood of light rainfall.

In general, the weather is predicted to be bright to partly overcast, with occasional cloud cover over some coastal and northern regions. Particularly over the sea, light to moderate winds are predicted to blow and progressively refresh the air.

In the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, the sea will be mild to moderate before progressively getting choppy by lunchtime.

weather January 2, 2025

The NCM predicts that the country will continue to see cold weather on January 2, 2025, with partly overcast to cloudy weather at times across some northern and eastern parts with a chance of light rainfall.

Over certain interior areas, conditions are expected to become humid at night and early Friday morning. There will be strong winds over the sea at times, with moderate to fresh winds predicted.

It's crucial to keep in mind that the sea will be moderate to rough in the Oman Sea and rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf if you're planning any outdoor activities by the water.