UAE weather: temperatures peak in low 30s

A maximum of 30°C is forecast for Abu Dhabi, while Dubai will reach 31°C

The Dubai seafront between The Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Temperatures across the country will peak in the low 30s on Saturday.

A maximum of 30°C is forecast for Abu Dhabi, while Dubai will be a touch warmer at 31°C.

Along the coast and islands the maximum is likely to be 29°C, with 85 per cent humidity, and the mountains are expected to hit 23°C with 70 per cent humidity.

The interior is expected to reach 32°C, with up to 80 per cent humidity.

The National Centre of Meteorology said Saturday would be fair to partly cloudy with some convective clouds possibly appearing over the sea during the day.

There will be light to moderate winds, freshening at times.

The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Sea of Oman.

There will be humidity at night, carrying into Sunday morning over some internal and coastal areas.