Cloudy Skies and Light Showers: Your Forecast Until Tuesday

The UAE's National Meteorological Center forecasts cloudy skies and light rain from today through Tuesday, as the country comes under the influence of a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-level atmospheric low and cold air mass moving in from the west.

Yesterday's temperatures showed the country's typical winter range, with the highest reaching 31°C in Ash'ab, Abu Dhabi at 1:30 PM local time, while the lowest dropped to 8.9°C in Rakna, Al Ain at 7:00 AM.

Today brings partly cloudy to sometimes overcast conditions across coastal, northern, and eastern regions, with rain likely in these areas. Humidity will increase tonight and tomorrow morning in inland areas. Winds will shift from southeast to northwest, staying light to moderate but occasionally picking up strength. Sea conditions remain calm to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and calm in the Sea of Oman.

Tomorrow's weather pattern continues similarly, with partly cloudy to overcast skies in the same regions and continued rain chances. Inland areas will see increased humidity overnight and into the following morning, with light fog possible. Winds may stir up dust as they shift direction and intensify.

The weekend outlook shows clearing conditions. Saturday will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, though low clouds may appear over western areas with light rain possible. Humidity returns Saturday night and Sunday morning across coastal and inland regions, bringing potential for light fog formation.

Monday maintains the clear to partly cloudy pattern, but low clouds will develop over marine areas, islands, and western regions with light rain chances. The humidity cycle repeats Monday night into Tuesday morning. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest, staying light to moderate with occasional strengthening, while seas remain calm in both the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman.

This weather pattern reflects typical winter conditions for the UAE, when cooler air masses from the north and west bring temporary relief from the region's normally dry climate and create brief periods of rainfall that residents and agriculture welcome.