Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3 °C | 23.8 °C | 3 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| February | 24.5 °C | 23 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 27.6 °C | 23.5 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 31.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 36.4 °C | 28.5 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 38.8 °C | 31.5 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 39.3 °C | 32.7 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 39.1 °C | 32.9 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 37.2 °C | 32.2 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| October | 34.1 °C | 31 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 29.4 °C | 28.5 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 25.4 °C | 26 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival (free of charge) for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Visitor visa stamped free of charge on arrival; up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 24 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 24 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Ras Al Khaimah in May?
The sea averages 28.5°C in May — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Ras Al Khaimah in May?
Expect 36.4°C in the afternoon and 27.7°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Ras Al Khaimah in May?
Around 0 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 0% of days.