Brief
UAE enters autumn transition with cooler days and higher rain chances in October
October ushers in the UAE's autumn transition, lowering temperatures and boosting rain probability across the country.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai – The United Arab Emirates is moving into its autumn transition period in October, when temperatures are set to drop and the likelihood of rain will rise, Gulf News reported on 1 October.
What happened
The shift begins after the autumnal equinox on 23 September, with the second half of the month expected to see the most noticeable cooling. Rain‑bearing convective clouds are likely to develop over the eastern and mountainous regions, where moist air from the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman meets local topography.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the transition leads into Al Wasm, a season that traditionally brings milder temperatures and more showers. It also explains that surface low‑pressure systems, including the Red Sea thermal low, can combine with upper‑air disturbances to draw moisture inland.
What was said
"Winter clouds typically begin appearing from mid‑October, and the chances of rainfall increase after the midpoint of autumn," said Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, as quoted by Gulf News.
How it came about
The autumn transition follows a period of intense summer heat and follows earlier reports of fog alerts and falling temperatures in late September, documented in Felo News articles on the UAE’s weather patterns.
Key facts
- October marks the UAE's autumn transition period. (gulfnews.com)
- Temperatures are expected to decline noticeably in the second half of October. (gulfnews.com)
- Rain‑bearing convective clouds are more likely over eastern and mountainous regions. (gulfnews.com)
- Ibrahim Al Jarwan said winter clouds usually appear from mid‑October. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “UAE Welcomes Autumn Transition: Cooler Temperatures and Increased Rainfall Expected in October”
