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When is the best time to visit Dubai?
In general the best time to visit Dubai is probably January, February, March, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +41°C in August and it has 28 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dubai in different months
This is the average weather in Dubai for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +31°C.
April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +41°C during July.
Climate in Dubai
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dubai for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +37°C | +40°C | +43°C | +46°C | +46°C | +47°C | +49°C | +45°C | +43°C | +37°C | +33°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +24°C | +25°C | +29°C | +33°C | +38°C | +40°C | +41°C | +41°C | +39°C | +36°C | +31°C | +26°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +8°C | +10°C | +14°C | +16°C | +22°C | +25°C | +26°C | +22°C | +16°C | +9°C | +9°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +24°C | +26°C | +28°C | +31°C | +33°C | +35°C | +35°C | +34°C | +32°C | +30°C | +28°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 62 | 61 | 57 | 49 | 46 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 62 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 12 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dubai during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dubai is August with average maximum temperature going up to +41°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +15°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Dubai during the whole year:
Dubai achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +33°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +22°C in average.
When can you swim in Dubai?
You can swim in Dubai from January to December:
- In May - November the water is very warm (28°C);
- In April the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In January - March the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dubai looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dubai is December with average humidity going up to 62%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 46%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dubai during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 29 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 3 rainy days and 15 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dubai:
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
The hottest month in Dubai is August with average maximum temperature of +41°C.
What is the coldest month in Dubai?
The coldest month in Dubai is January with minimum temperatures of +15°C.
Is Dubai worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dubai usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +41°C and 28 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Dubai?
if you're looking to visit Dubai when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in United Arab Emirates
Check out the weather for other cities in United Arab Emirates.
Monthly weather in Dubai
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dubai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.