Visit Ras al-Khaimah in May? Score 6.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

Ras al-Khaimah weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

28°C – 37°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

6.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Ras al-Khaimah in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 37°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 37°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.3h/d

Our take: Ras al-Khaimah in May is possible but March offers a score of 9.2/10 vs 6.9.

By trip type

Ras al-Khaimah in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Water at 34°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Ras al-Khaimah Spring marks the start of the good season in Ras al-Khaimah. Temperatures rise (37°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	16°C	23°C	9%	0.9	10.2h	8.3/10
🌤️ February	17°C	24°C	8%	0.5	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ March	20°C	28°C	7%	0.6	11.0h	9.2/10
☀️ April	24°C	32°C	3%	0.6	11.7h	8.4/10
🥵 May	28°C	37°C	0%	0.0	12.3h	6.9/10
🥵 June	30°C	39°C	0%	0.0	12.5h	6.9/10
🥵 July	32°C	40°C	1%	0.1	11.7h	6.9/10
🥵 August	32°C	39°C	0%	0.0	11.5h	6.9/10
🥵 September	29°C	37°C	0%	0.0	11.6h	6.9/10
☀️ October	27°C	34°C	2%	0.1	10.7h	7.6/10
☀️ November	22°C	30°C	5%	0.4	10.0h	8.5/10
☀️ December	18°C	26°C	6%	0.5	10.0h	8.8/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Ras al-Khaimah averages 37°C, 0% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

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