When to go · United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates in June
Avoid month. Summer heat above 42 °C; hotel deals and indoor attractions only.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Crowds
- Low
- United Arab Emirates
- Prices
- Low
- United Arab Emirates
Verdict
Summer heat above 42 °C; hotel deals and indoor attractions only.
Weather in June
- Gulf coast · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townhot
November to March runs 20–30 °C; June to September sits at 40–46 °C with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.
- Hajar mountains · Hatta, Jebel Jais, Wadi Shawkahot
Jebel Jais summit is 8–10 °C cooler than the coast and can drop near freezing on winter nights; wadis flood after rare storms.
- Inland desert · Al Ain, Liwa, Al Wathba, Sweihanhot
Drier heat, often above 48 °C in July and August; Sweihan has recorded above 50 °C. Winter nights in the dunes are cold.
- East coast · Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibbahot
Gulf of Oman side: slightly cooler sea breezes, but July–August humidity is extreme; calm water for snorkelling Oct–May.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Islamic New Year (Hijri)
About 16 Jun 2026; about 6 Jun 2027 (check)
Public holiday; government offices closed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Arab Emirates
- Low
- Prices · United Arab Emirates
- Low
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in June
Better another month
Extreme heat and humidity.