Jebel Hafeet
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Jebel Hafeet is a mountain located in Al Ain within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It rises to an elevation of 1,108 meters and is one of the 17 most looked-up sights in the United Arab Emirates on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March, when daily highs range from 21 °C to 27 °C and rainfall is relatively higher. From May to September, temperatures are hotter, with daily highs reaching 40 °C. Most months have very little rain, with October and November seeing no rainfall at all.
Al Ain International Airport is the nearest airport, located 29 km away. The mountain is about 147 km from the capital, Abu Dhabi. The site covers an area of about 53 square kilometers within the Al Hajar Mountains.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 31 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
