Weather
Weather in Dubai by month
The best time to visit is November–March, with average highs of 23–29°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 39°C by day) and January the coolest (17°C at night); January is the wettest (around 17 mm of rain) and July the driest.
Dubai weather by month
| Month | Jan★ | Feb★ | Mar★ | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov★ | Dec★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 23° 17° | 24° 18° | 27° 20° | 31° 23° | 35° 26° | 37° 29° | 39° 31° | 39° 32° | 37° 30° | 34° 27° | 29° 24° | 25° 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 17 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Dubai month by month
- ★ Best time
January
23°/ 17°Mild
17 mm · dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and dry: around 23°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 17 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
February
24°/ 18°Warm
8 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 24°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 8 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
March
27°/ 20°Warm
16 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 27°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 16 mm of rain.
April
31°/ 23°Hot
9 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 31°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 9 mm of rain.
May
35°/ 26°Hot
4 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 35°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 4 mm of rain.
June
37°/ 29°Hot
4 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 37°C by day and 29°C at night, with about 4 mm of rain.
July
39°/ 31°Hot
1 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 39°C by day and 31°C at night, with about 1 mm of rain.
August
39°/ 32°Hot
1 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 39°C by day and 32°C at night, with about 1 mm of rain.
September
37°/ 30°Hot
2 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 37°C by day and 30°C at night, with about 2 mm of rain.
- This month
October
34°/ 27°Hot
1 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 34°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 1 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
November
29°/ 24°Warm
8 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 8 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
December
25°/ 20°Warm
14 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 25°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 14 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Dubai
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
What's the weather like in Dubai in October?
Hot and dry: around 34°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 1 mm of rain. Pack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
When is the best time for boat trips in Dubai?
When is the best time for a desert safari in Dubai?
What is the warmest month in Dubai?
July: average highs of about 39°C and lows of 31°C.
Which month has the most rain in Dubai?
How cold does Dubai get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 23°C and nights 17°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Dubai Helicopter Tickets