If you’re checking UAE weather today, the main watch-outs for Tuesday 30 December 2025 are blowing dust and sand, a chance of rainfall in some northern and eastern areas during daytime, and strong NW winds that can reduce visibility. Sea conditions are also rough, with the Arabian Gulf rough to very rough and the Oman Sea rough.

For the latest official wording and updates, refer to the NCM weather bulletin download. For live wind, cloud, and rain tracking, check the NCM forecast maps.

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UAE weather today (Tuesday 30 December 2025): what to expect

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reports an extension of a weak surface low pressure system, accompanied by an extension of an upper-air low pressure system. This supports unstable weather at times, including convective clouds and rain in parts of the UAE.

Today’s expected conditions

• Dusty and partly cloudy to cloudy at times
• Probability of rainfall over some northern and eastern areas during daytime
• Slight decrease in temperatures
• Moderate to fresh NW winds, strong at times
• Blowing dust and sand reducing horizontal visibility, especially northward and eastward
• Sea: rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf, rough in the Oman Sea

Official source: National Center of Meteorology (NCM)

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UAE temperatures today (by region)

These ranges are useful for planning commutes, outdoor jobs, and school runs.

Coastal and islands

• Max: 22°C to 26°C
• Min: 16°C to 20°C
• Humidity (RH): 60% to 80% max, 25% to 45% min

Internal areas

• Max: 24°C to 29°C
• Min: 12°C to 17°C
• Humidity (RH): 55% to 75% max, 20% to 40% min

Mountains

• Max: 12°C to 18°C
• Min: 8°C to 12°C
• Humidity (RH): 40% to 60% max, 15% to 30% min

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Wind today: strong NW gusts and visibility risk

Winds are the big story today. When gusts rise, dust and sand can move fast and visibility can change within minutes.

Coastal and islands: 15 to 30 km/h, reaching 50 km/h (NW)
Internal: 15 to 25 km/h, reaching 45 km/h (NW)
Mountains: 20 to 40 km/h, reaching 60 km/h (NW)

Dust and sand: simple driving tips

If you’re on the road today, especially in northern or eastern routes:

• Reduce speed early if you see haze building ahead.
• Increase following distance.
• Avoid sudden braking and sharp lane changes.
• Keep headlights on low beam in poor visibility.

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Sea conditions: rough to very rough (Arabian Gulf), rough (Oman Sea)

NCM states the sea will be rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the Oman Sea. This matters for dhow trips, fishing, offshore work, and any coastal operations.

Before heading out, check:

• NCM bulletin download
• NCM forecast maps

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UAE weather forecast (31 Dec 2025 to 3 Jan 2026)

Wednesday 31 December 2025: cooler again, low clouds, fog or mist chance overnight

• Fair to partly cloudy
• Low clouds over islands and some coastal and northern areas
• Another decrease in temperatures
• Humid by night and Thursday morning over some internal areas, fog or mist possible
• NW winds 15 to 30 km/h, reaching 50 km/h, blowing dust and sand
• Sea: very rough to rough in the Arabian Gulf, rough to moderate in Oman Sea

Thursday 1 January 2026: calmer winds, fog or mist chance, sea turns rough later in the Gulf

• Fair to partly cloudy
• Humid by night and Friday morning in some coastal and internal areas, fog or mist possible
• NW winds 10 to 20 km/h, reaching 35 km/h, freshening daytime
• Sea: slight to moderate, becoming rough in the Arabian Gulf; slight in Oman Sea

Friday 2 January 2026: slightly warmer, fog or mist chance overnight

• Fair to partly cloudy
• Slight increase in temperatures
• Humid by night and Saturday morning in some coastal and internal areas, fog or mist possible
• Winds 10 to 20 km/h, reaching 35 km/h (SW to NW), freshening at times
• Sea: slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf; slight in Oman Sea

Saturday 3 January 2026: humid night inland, stronger winds over the sea

• Fair to partly cloudy
• Humid by night and Sunday morning over some internal areas
• Winds 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h, fresh to strong at times over the sea, causing blowing dust
• Sea: rough in the Arabian Gulf; slight to moderate, becoming rough at times in Oman Sea

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What this forecast means for commuters, outdoor work, and marine plans

For commuters:

• Plan for dusty conditions and changing visibility today.
• If rain develops in the north or east, roads can get slick quickly in the first minutes.

For businesses with outdoor teams (construction, maintenance, deliveries, events):

• Treat Tuesday and Wednesday as higher-risk wind days.
• Secure loose materials and temporary barriers.
• Consider shifting exposed tasks earlier, before peak gusts.

For marine and coastal users:

• The biggest impacts are rough to very rough seas, especially in the Arabian Gulf.
• Confirm conditions close to departure and follow port guidance.

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Conclusion

The UAE weather today (30 December 2025) is expected to be dusty, with a daytime rain chance in some northern and eastern areas, and strong NW winds that can reduce visibility. Seas are rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the Oman Sea. For the most reliable updates, keep checking the NCM weather bulletin download.

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