Plan your UAE vacation in May! Find out from the reviews what the air temperature is, is it possible to swim, how best to dress and whether it is worth going with children to the Emirates.
Air temperature
The weather in the UAE is hot in May. The air humidity is high, and it becomes difficult to breathe in the morning. At the beginning of the day, the thermometer shows +28 ... + 30 ° С, and by noon it rises to +38 ... + 41 ° С. Solar activity is high, so it is easy to get burned. According to tourists, it only gets a little cooler at night.
A more enjoyable holiday in May is in Fujairah. It is hot there during the day, but at night the temperature drops to +23 ... + 25 ° С. In addition, the air humidity is lower on the coast of the Gulf of Oman.
At the end of May in the Emirates, the weather is very summer. Due to the fact that there is no wind, the heat is less tolerated. Swimming and sunbathing during the daytime is not very comfortable. Tourists write that they cannot do without an air conditioner. There are many air-conditioned premises - shopping centers, hotels, transport. From a hot street, you find yourself in a pleasant coolness, but sudden changes in temperature are also dangerous. It's easy to catch a cold!
Day and night air temperature in May:
| Resort | t in the afternoon | t water |
| Dubai | + 36 ° C | + 28 ° C |
| Abu Dhabi | + 37 ° C | + 27 ° C |
| Sharjah | + 36 ° C | + 29 ° C |
| Fujairah | + 36 ° C | + 28 ° C |
| Ajman | + 37 ° C | + 29 ° C |
| Ras al-Khaimah | + 38 ° C | + 28 ° C |
| Umm al-Quwain | + 37 ° C | + 29 ° C |
Katya: "You can't walk the streets during the day, so you move through the shopping centers. In the evening there is no sun, but the stuffiness remains."
Anna: "If you are planning a vacation in the UAE, but cannot stand the heat, I strongly advise against visiting this country between May and August. It is during these months that there is real hell."
Ekaterina: "It is simply impossible to go out in the daytime. From the first days we came up with a schedule: from morning till lunchtime we have a rest at sea, at lunchtime - in a shopping center or in a hotel, and in the evening walking around the city or excursions."
Water temperature
In spring, seawater near the coast heats up quickly. In March, the water temperature in the UAE is + 21 ° С, in April + 25 ° С, and in May it is already + 28 ° С. The Persian Gulf warms up a couple of degrees higher than the Omani. For a more comfortable swim in May, choose Dubai! According to tourists, because of the heat of the day, it is better to swim in the morning or in the late afternoon.
Veronica Shulman: "It's nice to swim - the water is +27 ... + 28 ° С. It's not cold in the evenings. Fluffy sand and cool water are very helpful in the heat of May."
How to dress for the weather
Going on vacation to an Arab country, do not pack a lot of warm clothes! In May, the UAE has hot weather - even in the evenings it is not cold by the sea. Bring light clothing, swimwear, a sun hat, comfortable shoes for the beach, excursions, and evening gowns for dining out. For air-conditioned rooms, a sweatshirt is useful.
Maria Kulik: "You won't need warm clothes. Pants, windbreaker, sneakers can be left at home. But at least one blouse must be taken."
Precipitation and hurricanes
In the Emirates, you can be afraid of the hot sun, but you should not be afraid of the rains. There are only five days with precipitation per year in this country. The probability that it will rain in May is 2%. No umbrella needed!
Sandstorms are difficult to predict; this natural phenomenon occurs suddenly. According to long-term observations, it is known that in May the probability of cataclysms is less than in winter or early spring. In May, there are thick fogs on the coast, but they do not interfere with the beach holiday at all.
Prices for tours in the UAE in May 2021
Travelata and OnlineTurs - tours in the UAE for May.
At the end of the high tourist season, the activity at the resorts decreases. Prices for tours to the UAE in May 2021 are lower than from October to April, but not yet as low as in the summer months.
More affordable prices - in the second half of May. It is cheaper to go to Sharjah at this time of the year. To save money, choose hotels not on the first line from the sea, but in the city center.
See how much tours to different UAE resorts cost in May 2021. Prices are for a tour from Moscow for two people:
| Resort | Price for two | Example |
| Dubai | from 79 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Abu Dhabi | from 76 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Sharjah | from 80,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Fujairah | from 64 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Ajman | from 85 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Ras al-Khaimah | from 90 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Umm al-Quwain | from 100 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
Holidays with children in May
It is better to postpone a trip with babies for a cooler season. Schoolchildren do not tolerate the heat very well either. If you decide to relax in the UAE in May 2021 with children, come in the first half of the month and choose the morning hours for swimming. Make sure your child drinks more plain water and less exposure to the sun.
Should you rest in the UAE in May?
Holidays in the UAE in May 2021 are suitable for those who tolerate hot weather well and like to swim - the water is well warmed up. However, the high temperature and humidity of the air are uncomfortable for young children and elderly tourists. If you suffer from cardiovascular diseases, come for a beach holiday during the high season - in October-November or March-April.
