UAE (Washington Insider) - The UAE saw heavy rainfall this week, with Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Ghazlah recording 127mm. NCM warns of cool temperatures, showers, strong winds, dust, and rough seas over the weekend.
As Meher Dhanjal reported on Khaleejtimes, the United ArabEmirates experienced heavy rainfall this week, and the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said on Friday, Dec 19, 2025, that the main wave has passed. Cooler temperatures and occasional showers are expected over the weekend.
Rain fell across most areas of the country on Thursday night, Dec 18, 2025, and Friday, Dec 19, 2025. The authorities urged people to stay alert as the weather continues to change. They also warned that wet roads and water accumulation could pose risks in some areas.
What are the rainfall levels in RAK and the weekend weather in UAE?
Ras Al Khaimah recorded the highest rainfall, with Al Ghazlah receiving 127 millimetres. Other locations also saw large amounts of rain. Saqr Port station recorded 123mm, Jabal Al Rahbah had 117.5mm, and Jebel Jais received 116.6mm. Ras Al Khaimah city recorded 72mm. These levels are unusually high for the region.
Officials said they will continue to monitor conditions closely. Residents are advised to be careful when travelling and to follow safety instructions as showers and cooler weather continue in the coming days.
Clouds are slowly clearing across the United Arab Emirates, but the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather will remain partly cloudy to cloudy at times this weekend. Convective clouds are expected to develop, bringing a chance of rain in some areas on Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, and Sunday, Dec 21, 2025.
Temperatures have fallen noticeably across the country. The NCM said daytime weather will be cool, while nights will be cold. Inland and mountainous areas are likely to feel the lowest temperatures.
Predictions for wind speed indicate continued active to at times strong winds from this afternoon, associated closely with developing convection clouds; therefore, travelling through exposed locations where dust/sand may be raised due to the winds could result in reduced horizontal visibility.
Additionally, as per NCM forecasts, rough seas remain at Arabian Gulf (AG) coastal regions along Sea of Oman (SO). The public is advised to exercise caution when travelling this weekend along both inland and coastal locations as cooler than normal temperatures combined with strong wind gusts, and possible rain showers, persist throughout the next few days.