UAE hits highest May temperature on record at 51.6˚C
- Last updated: May 24, 2025 | 17:19
"The highest temperature recorded over the country today is 51.6˚C in Sweihan (Al Ain) at 13:45 UAE local time," the NCM said in a post on X, breaking a day-old record of 50.4°C set on Friday in the Abu Dhabi area. This is the highest temperature recorded in the country so far this summer in the UAE.
Both those temperatures exceeded a previous record for the month of 50˚.2 recorded in May 2009, according to the meteorology office.
Officials and doctors are urging people to avoid outdoor activities and stay hydrated during peak afternoon hours. The also urging residents to take all necessary precautions to protect against heat-related illnesses.
The NCM predicts that the weather on Sunday is expected to be generally clear, with partly cloudy conditions at times in the eastern regions.