United Arab Emirates in May

May is United Arab Emirates's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 4 destinations average 69/100, led by Fujairah at 90 — 42°C and 1 rainy day — while Abu Dhabi is cooler at 38°C and scores 57.

#8 of 12 months for United Arab Emirates · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in United Arab Emirates in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1FujairahBeach42°C4 mm · 1 day90 tier S
2Ras Al KhaimahBeach43°C1 mm · 0 days84 tier A
3Abu DhabiCity38°C1 mm · 0 days57 tier D
4DubaiCity40°C2 mm · 1 day44 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in United Arab Emirates in May

  • Hawksbill turtle nesting · Abu Dhabi · 15 Mar – 15 Jul (usually)
  • Eid al-Adha · Abu Dhabi · 27–30 May

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