Sir Abu Nu'ayr

Island Uninhabited Gulf island off Sharjah, archaeological remains

An offshore island in the southern Gulf with coral reef and seabird colonies. Divers, birdwatchers and researchers visit for underwater life and coastal archaeology when access is permitted.

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Sir Abu Nu’ayr is an uninhabited island in the Persian Gulf administered by the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is a small offshore feature rather than a developed settlement.

The island is remote and has no built tourist infrastructure; visits require private boat access and permission from local authorities. There are no regular transport services or visitor facilities on the island.

There is no record of sustained permanent settlement or urban development on the island; it is primarily a geographic and maritime feature of the Gulf. Historically it has been noted on nautical charts and used intermittently by mariners and fishers.

Geographically the island lies off the Emirate of Sharjah in the Persian Gulf. It is one of several small islands and reefs in the northern Gulf waters of the United Arab Emirates.

  • Status and administration: The island is administratively part of the Emirate of Sharjah and is uninhabited and undeveloped.
Sir Abu Nu'ayr
25.2331, 54.2181

How to Get to Sir Abu Nu'ayr #

Access is by boat from the Emirate of Sharjah or nearby ports; there are no regular ferry services so private charters or organized tours are the usual option. Check local environmental regulations before planning a visit.

Tips for Visiting Sir Abu Nu'ayr #

  • If planning boat or dive trips around Sir Abu Nu'ayr, arrange permits through the UAE environmental authorities - the island is ecologically sensitive.
  • Best access is by private or chartered boat from Sharjah; regular commercial services are uncommon.
  • Bring sun protection and plenty of water - the island offers little shade and temperatures can be extreme in summer.

Best Time to Visit Sir Abu Nu'ayr #

Winter months offer the most comfortable conditions for boat access and marine activities.

Winter
November-March · 18-28°C
Pleasant temperatures for boat trips and exploration; calmer seas are more common.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, Sep-Oct · 25-35°C
Hotter but still manageable outside peak summer; check marine forecasts for sea conditions.
Summer
June-August · 35-45°C
Extremely hot and humid; most visitors avoid the sea in these months unless on specialist dives.

Weather & Climate near Sir Abu Nu'ayr #

Climate

Sir Abu Nu'ayr's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 37°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

37°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 36°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 44°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

45°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
27° 38°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 49°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain.

74 Very Good

Comfort

49°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
29° 39°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 48°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

48°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
30° 39°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 41°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

41°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
28° 38°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 33°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 35°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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