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Ras al-Khaimah
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld · CC BY-SA 4.0
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
RegionMore of the UAE
Best monthsJan–Mar, Dec
Nearest airportsRKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · 18 km
KHS · Khasab Airport · 54 km
SHJ · Sharjah International Airport · 65 km
KHS · Khasab Airport · 54 km
SHJ · Sharjah International Airport · 65 km
About
Ras Al Khaimah, often referred to its initials RAK, is an industrial port city and the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The city had a population of 191,753 people in 2025, and is the sixth-most populous city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ajman.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Ras al-Khaimah the warmest month is July (average high 43°) and the coolest is January (25°). Best months to visit: Jan–Mar, Dec.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 25 | 27 | 30 | 36 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 32 | 27 |
| Low | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)