Dubai:The UAE will experience generally fair to partly cloudy skies on Saturday, June 21, marking the official start of summer 2025, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).On June 21, the summer solstice takes place in the UAE, according to the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG). A summer solstice is “the moment when the sun reaches its highest and northernmost point in the sky”, said Khadijah Al Hariri, Operations Manager at DAG.Humidity is expected to rise by night and into Sunday morning, increasing the likelihood of fog or mist forming over some coastal and inland areas.Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 40°C and a low of 29°C in Abu Dhabi, 39°C and 31°C in Dubai, and 45°C and 33°C in Al Ain.Light to moderate winds, shifting from southwesterly to northwesterly, will blow at speeds ranging between 10 and 20 km/h, occasionally reaching up to 30 km/h.Sea conditions will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.The summer solstice is set to start at 06.42 UAE time and will last for three months until the autumnal equinox around September 23.During this period, UAE residents are urged to take serious precautions to prioritise their health and safety. Click here for more tips on how to stay safe from the summer heat and avoid sun strokes.
