Sharjah enjoys typical Middle Eastern weather and features two major seasons; warm, sunny & hot Summer and a mild Winter. Summers in Sharjah remains extremely hot and humid with the average high temperature of 40°C while the low hardly drops below thirties. On the other hand, winters in Sharjah are comfortable with average high temperature of 30°C. Although temperature hardly varies in Sharjah from season to season, nights remains cold and enjoyable for the visitors.

Summer months in Sharjah remains hot and humid, so tourists generally prefer winters than summer to visit this wonderful state of the United Arab Emirates. November to April remains colder than rest of the year, but temperature remains bearable for the tourist. So April to November months are considered as the best time to visit Sharjah.

• Sharjah Aquarium - This seaside aquarium caters to families and has over 250 species of marine life typical of the Gulf. It can't compete with neighboring Dubai aquariums, but it's cheaper and less crowded. On the top of the food chain, you'll see reef sharks, moray eels, and rays. Smaller wonders include seahorses and clownfish. Interactive educational programs for kids are offered. There's a restaurant on the boardwalk just in front.
• Heritage Area - Good overview available here including a few restoration of old houses. The Heritage is situated near the Corniche between Burj Avenue & Al-Maraija Road. Many historic buildings have been reconstructed with traditional materials. The most interesting sites are Al Hisn Fort, Literature Square with House of Poetry, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Heritage Museum and Souq al-Arsa. Most sites in the Heritage Area have opening times set aside solely for women. Visitors of both genders should make certain of these on arrival in the city.
  • Al Hisn Fort - The Sharjah Fort Museum dominates the Heritage District. The fort itself has been lovingly restored by the present Sheikh and the museum provides something of a glimpse at social history of the Emirate. Many exhibit signs, however, are solely in Arabic.
  • Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization - Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a fascinating place for any visitors with an interest in the faith, as there are handwritten Qur'ans, letters from the Prophet Muhammad to other leaders and various artifacts from Mecca itself. Also a comprehensive display of Arab handicrafts.
  • Souq al-Arsah, (Heritage Area) - Another souq worth a visit. It is considered to be the oldest souq in the country. Stop at the traditional coffehouse for a mint tea and a plate of dates.
  • Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, (Heritage Area) - A small museum with magnificients calligraphic works of art by Persian, Arabic and Tukish artist with a workshop where students are trained in the art of calligraphy.
• Art Area - Includes Sharjah's Art Museum which covers regional and international art exhibits, with the oriental collection being its highlights. The Arts Area is situated opposite the Heritage Area on the other side of Burj Avenue.
  • Sharjah Art Museum - The Sharjah Art Museum shows contemporary art by local and foreign artists. It is also the home of the Sharjah International Art Biennale, a bi-yearly exhibition of international contemporary art and performance.
• Sharjah Archeology Museum - The museum explore the changing environments experienced by the region's inhabitants from the Stone Age to the present day through displays of artefacts, coins, jewellery, pottery and ancient weapons. Investigate a dig in progress, explore models of burials, houses and tombs and see the first forms of writing in this area.
• Blue Souq (Souq Al Markazi or Central Souq) - An interesting shopping centre hosting around 600 shops in two wings. The ground floor shops tend to stock gold and expensive designer clothes, with the upper level containing shops stocking carpets and curios from as far afield as Afghanistan and Tibet. Haggling over prices in the upper-level shops will frequently attract massive discounts. A great place to buy gifts and traditional goods. Considered superior to Dubai for carpets by Western expatriates.
• Sharjah Desert Park - 28 km from Sharjah on the road to Al Dhaid. It has three components spread over one square kilometre (the Natural History Museum, Arabian Wildlife Centre and the Children’s Farm). The museum provides people of all ages with an opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna of the Arabian Desert and has five main exhibition halls (A Journey through Sharjah, Man and the Environment, A Journey through Time, The Living Desert and The Living Sea). The Arabian Wildlife Centre showcases the rich diversity of fauna in the Arabian Peninsula as well as teaching about species which have become, and are becoming, extinct. It contains more than 100 species of animals, and is divided into a reptile and insect house, aviary, nocturnal houses, viewing area and a section for large predators and monkeys. The children’s farm gives children a chance to come into close contact with farm animals, such as donkeys, goats, sheep and chickens.). The park covers an area of 1 km2.
• Fish Market - This is a well-organized and clean market where you can find fresh fish, vegetable and fruit produces
• King Faisal Mosque - This magnificient mosque was a gift of the Saudi Arabian King Faisal. It was opened in 1987 and has space for 15.000 people. There are separate prayer rooms for men and women and the mosque has an Islamic library with more than 7.000 books. Admission for muslims only.
• Al-Qasba and Eye of the Emirates - At Al Qasba,you can enjoy culture, entertainment and leisure attractions representing the very best from the Arab world and beyond.
• Al-Mahattah-Museum - Al Mahatta was the first airport in the Gulf region. It was opened in 1932 as a staging post for commercial flights from Britain to India. There is an interesting film about the daily life at the airport and Sharjah town in the 1930s and four original propeller planes stand in the hangar.

• Jetskiing is very famous around summer time in the Khalid Lagoon.
• F1 Boat Races happen around the manmade island in the Buhaira Corniche sometime around December.
• Qanat al Qasba has a beautiful mosque right by the canal. From Al Qasba there is a ferry that gives you a boat tour around Sharjah.
• Several diffent yearly festivals take place, and each one is a wonderful cultural experience. There are many fun activities at these festivals such as camel rides, henna, delicious Arabian foods and dishes, and much more.
• Date Season - In celebration of the date season, which runs from mid-May to mid-August, the Date Festival is held at the Fruit and Vegetable Market from May 15 to August 15.