Palm Islands
Palm Islands is an archipelago and land reclamation project located in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, covering an area of 60 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia, ranking 5th among sights in United Arab Emirates.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 23 °C in January to 40 °C in August, with lows between 16 °C in January and 30 °C in July and August. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with monthly precipitation generally staying under 25 mm. The nearest airport is Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai (Jebel Ali), situated 25 km away, and the sight is 105 km from Abu Dhabi.
Nearby sights include Burj Al Arab at a distance of 6.0 km, Jumeirah Beach at 9.3 km, Port of Jebel Ali at 13.7 km, Burj Khalifa at 16.9 km, and Emirates Towers at 18.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, 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 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 29 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
