If you’re checking UAE weather today before commuting, outdoor work, or travel, the main issues on Monday 29 December 2025 are a rain chance in some areas, a rise in temperatures, and stronger winds that can cause blowing dust. Sea conditions also turn more serious, with the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea moderate to rough at times.
UAE weather today (Monday 29 December 2025): what to expect
According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), an extension of a weak surface low pressure system is affecting the country, along with an extension of an upper-air low pressure system. This supports convective cloud growth and raises the chance of rain in parts of the UAE.
Today’s expected conditions
Partly cloudy to cloudy at times
Chance of convective clouds with rainfall over some coastal, northern, and eastern areas
Increase in temperatures
Moderate to fresh winds, strong at times with clouds, causing blowing dust
Sea: moderate to rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea
These ranges help plan work shifts, school runs, and outdoor time.
Coastal and islands
Max: 24°C to 29°C
Min: 16°C to 20°C
Humidity (RH): 60% to 80% max, 25% to 45% min
Internal areas
Max: 25°C to 30°C
Min: 12°C to 17°C
Humidity (RH): 55% to 75% max, 20% to 40% min
Mountains
Max: 13°C to 20°C
Min: 9°C to 14°C
Humidity (RH): 40% to 60% max, 15% to 30% min
Wind today: why gusts up to 45 km/h matter
Winds can shift and strengthen quickly around cloud activity. That matters for visibility, driving comfort, and outdoor setups.
Coastal and islands: 15 to 30 km/h, reaching 45 km/h (SW to NW) Internal: 15 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h (SW to NW) Mountains: 15 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h (SW to NW)
If you manage outdoor staff (construction, maintenance, events, deliveries), stronger winds are when small checks help most: secure light materials, temporary fencing, and signage, and plan exposed tasks earlier where possible.
Sea conditions: Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea
NCM notes the sea will be moderate to rough at times in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea today. If you’re planning marine trips, coastal work, or sea transfers, check updates close to departure time using official sources:
UAE weather forecast (30 December 2025 to 2 January 2026)
Tuesday 30 December 2025: cooler, strong NW winds, rough to very rough seas
Partly cloudy to cloudy at times
Chance of convective clouds with rainfall over some northern and eastern areas (daytime)
Decrease in temperatures
NW winds moderate to fresh, strong at times, blowing dust and sand
Wind: 15 to 30 km/h, reaching 50 km/h
Sea: rough to very rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea
Wednesday 31 December 2025: low clouds at times, strong winds continue
Partly cloudy to cloudy at times
Low clouds over islands and some coastal and internal areas
NW winds moderate to fresh, strong at times, blowing dust and sand
Wind: 15 to 30 km/h, reaching 50 km/h
Sea: rough to very rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea
Thursday 1 January 2026: calmer pattern, fog or mist chance overnight
Fair to partly cloudy
Humid at night and Friday morning in some coastal and internal areas, fog or mist possible
Winds: 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h (NW to SW), freshening daytime
Sea: moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea
Friday 2 January 2026: fair to partly cloudy, sea rougher by night in the Arabian Gulf
Fair to partly cloudy
Humid at night and Saturday morning in some coastal and internal areas
Winds: 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h (NW to SW), freshening daytime
Sea: moderate to rough by night in the Arabian Gulf, slight to moderate in Oman Sea
What this means for driving, outdoor work, and travel
For drivers (dust and rain risk):
Expect visibility changes near cloud build-ups and in open areas during stronger winds.
Leave extra braking distance on any wet roads.
For outdoor work and deliveries:
Stronger winds on Tuesday and Wednesday can disrupt lifting, scaffolding, and temporary structures.
Secure materials and plan safer time windows earlier in the day.
For marine and coastal plans:
Tuesday and Wednesday are the main watch-outs, with rough to very rough seas in both waters.
Follow port guidance and adjust timings if conditions deteriorate.
Conclusion
The UAE weather today (29 December 2025) includes a rain chance in some coastal, northern, and eastern areas, warmer temperatures, and gusty winds that can raise dust. The bigger shift arrives Tuesday and Wednesday, with stronger NW winds (up to 50 km/h) and rough to very rough seas. For the most reliable updates, keep checking the NCM weather bulletin download.