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UAE Weather Update Prepares For A Shift: Stronger Winds And Cooler Days

Last updated: January 12, 2026 7:17 am
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Dubai- UAE: The weather conditions in people have been predicted to change in the next few days with cooler weather, more winds and erratic weather patterns starting to take effect in the United Arab Emirates. According to the UAE weather update, the country is moving to a more active weather period according to the forecasts provided by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), which is good news because it will eliminate the warmth, though it will enhance wind and the sea waves.

Changing Weather Patterns

According to the meteorologists and UAE weather update, the interaction of multiple pressure systems over the Arabian Peninsula is what has been fueling the coming change in weather. Atmospheric instability is being caused by a weak low-pressure system approaching the west with an extension of the high-pressure system to the east. This is likely to affect the direction of the wind, the amount of clouds and temperatures at various regions of the UAE.

Consequently, the general UAE weather update is fair and partly cloudy somewhat with more cloud cover especially in eastern and northern areas. Such clouds can sometimes grow to produce light rainfall particularly in early morning or at late days of the night.

Drop In Temperatures

Among the most evident alterations will be a slow decline in temperatures. The day’s weather will be fine but not cold as it has been in recent days. The UAE weather update predicts that along the coastlines and on islands, the coastal areas are expected to reach the low to mid-20s C and the inland areas will reach the mid to high 20s C. 

The cooling will be most severe in the mountainous regions where temperatures will drop to the teens especially during the nights. The cooler weather will be experienced in the night and the early mornings throughout the country which will provide a relaxing break particularly in outdoor activities. Nevertheless, the fall of temperatures will also lead to the augmentation of humidity rates at the end of the night and at dawn.

Humidity, Fog And Mist

As the humidity increases, people have to be careful in the early morning of their day when they are traveling. The NCM has cautioned that there might be the development of the mist or fog in internal and coastal regions which might decrease the horizontal visibility on the roads. 

With the UAE weather update, drivers also should drive cautiously and more so on the highway and in the open deserts that are prone to fog development with minimal warning.

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Increasing Strength Of Winds And Dust

The level of wind is likely to increase throughout the week. In the beginning, winds will be light to moderate, but they will alternate both southeasterly and northwesterly. Nevertheless, by midweek, the wind velocity may rise considerably, and it may be strong and gusty.

The stronger winds can also create blowing dust and sand in the open areas thereby causing low visibility in parts of the inland areas. Inhabitants who are sensitive to respiratory irritants are recommended to be cautious especially during peak wind blows.

Sea Conditions Become Uncivilized

According to the UAE weather update, the weather system will also change and impact marine conditions. At the beginning of the week, the seas of the Arabian Gulf as well as the Sea of Oman will be calm to slight. The weather, however, is expected to turn to moderate and rough especially in the middle to the end of the week as winds intensify.

Throughout the day, the impacts of the sea can be rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf, with the Sea of Oman having moderate and rough waves on Thursday. The fishermen, boat operators, or beach goers are encouraged to adhere to the official marine warnings and to avoid unnecessary sea events especially during tough weather conditions.

The weather should be quite noticeably cooler and windier towards the end of the week, particularly along the coast and ocean. Powerful northwesterly winds might have a very high level of speed and this reduced temperature and enhanced dust activity in the areas. These conditions are an indication of transitional change to a more unstable weather albeit with short-lived effects before some stability is gradually restored.

Stay Updated And Informed

The police and government are still encouraging people not to be ignorant by keeping up with official weather patterns and advisories. It is advised to always check the UAE weather update. As the conditions will vary, regular observation of forecasts will assist people and companies make plans to travel and outdoor activities and marine operations safely.

On the whole, the arrival of the cool weather will be a warm welcome to a great number of people, but winds and sea conditions present a threat in the UAE in the coming days.

Also read: Dubai Introduces “Dubai Cycling Pass” To Promote Active Lifestyles And Tourism

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