UAE: Temperatures to drop by 5℃, chance of rainfall, fog over next two months

Residents have been advised to start preparing for unpredictable weather changes as the region transitions to autumn and winter

Residents of the UAE should begin preparing for unpredictable weather fluctuations typical of the transition into autumn. Temperatures will start dipping, with an average decrease of about 5℃ between September and November.

Changes in atmospheric pressure or wind patterns can shift weather unexpectedly, explained Dr Ahmed Habib, a climate expert from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

In an interview on Monday, he said, “The transition period is marked by rapid and dramatic changes in weather during autumn which also happen during spring. For instance, you might enjoy stable weather today, only to find that the next day brings swift shifts to unstable conditions. This can result in sudden cloud cover and rain following a dry day.”

While forecasts provide general predictions, local phenomena like mountains or bodies of water can create microclimates.