Winter
Dec → Feb24 to 26°
nights 15 to 17°
- 2 rainy days · 15 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
- sea 23°
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
- Jan24°recommended
- Feb25°recommended
- Mar28°recommended
- Apr33°fair
- May37°not recommended
- Jun40°not recommended
- Jul41°not recommended
- Aug41°not recommended
- Sep39°not recommended
- Oct35°fair
- Nov31°recommended
- Dec26°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Dubai, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 15° | 9.9 h | 23 mm | 2 d | 22° | ✓ |
| February | 25° | 16° | 10.1 h | 15 mm | 2 d | 22° | ✓ |
| March | 28° | 19° | 10.3 h | 16 mm | 2 d | 24° | ✓ |
| April | 33° | 22° | 11.1 h | 15 mm | 1 d | 26° | |
| May | 37° | 25° | 12.2 h | 2 mm | 0 d | 30° | |
| June | 40° | 28° | 12.4 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 33° | |
| July | 41° | 31° | 11.6 h | 3 mm | 0 d | 35° | |
| August | 41° | 30° | 11.4 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 34° | |
| September | 39° | 28° | 11.3 h | 1 mm | 0 d | 34° | |
| October | 35° | 25° | 10.7 h | 2 mm | 1 d | 32° | |
| November | 31° | 21° | 9.9 h | 6 mm | 1 d | 29° | ✓ |
| December | 26° | 17° | 9.7 h | 7 mm | 1 d | 24° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Dubai, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Burj Khalifa) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May28 to 37°
nights 19 to 25°
- 1 rainy days · 11 mm
- 11.2 h of sun
- sea 27°
Summer
Jun → Aug40 to 41°
nights 28 to 31°
- 0 rainy days · 1 mm
- 11.8 h of sun
- sea 34°
Autumn
Sep → Nov31 to 39°
nights 21 to 28°
- 1 rainy days · 3 mm
- 10.6 h of sun
- sea 32°
Book early for November to March
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Dubai, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 13h42 of daylight, in December 10h35, a difference of 3h07.
10h44Jan
11h17Feb
11h57Mar
12h43Apr
13h22May
13h42Jun
13h34Jul
13h01Aug
12h16Sep
11h31Oct
10h53Nov
10h35Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Burj Khalifa" (25.20°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Dubai, month by month
EventsDubai Shopping FestivalDecember to JanuaryDubai World CupMarchGlobal VillageOctober to AprilDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Dubai, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- December to JanuaryDubai Shopping Festival big crowds
A month and a half of sales, raffles and shows in the shopping malls, from late December to late January.
- MarchDubai World Cup
The racing season ends in late March at Meydan Racecourse, on an evening where the dress code matters as much as the horses.
- October to AprilGlobal Village
A park of national pavilions, stalls and rides open from late October to spring, very busy at weekends.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended24°15° at night
- 23 mm · 2 d
- 9.9 h
- sea 22°
High season, book early
February
Recommended25°16° at night
- 15 mm · 2 d
- 10.1 h
- sea 22°
High season, book early
March
Recommended28°19° at night
- 16 mm · 2 d
- 10.3 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair33°22° at night
- 15 mm · 1 d
- 11.1 h
- sea 26°
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended37°25° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended40°28° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.4 h
- sea 33°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended41°31° at night
- 3 mm · 0 d
- 11.6 h
- sea 35°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended41°30° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.4 h
- sea 34°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended39°28° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 11.3 h
- sea 34°
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair35°25° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 32°
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended31°21° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- 9.9 h
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended26°17° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
- 9.7 h
- sea 24°
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (23 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
February. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
March. 28 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 40 °C at the warmest of the day, 28 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 33 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 41 °C at the warmest of the day, 31 °C at night. Hardly any rain (3 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 35 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 41 °C at the warmest of the day, 30 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 34 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 39 °C at the warmest of the day, 28 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 34 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 32 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 31 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 26 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
November to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 24 to 31 °C, with 2 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Burj Khalifa).
Which month should you avoid in Dubai?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 3 mm over 0 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Burj Khalifa).
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
July, with 41 °C on average in the afternoon and 31 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Burj Khalifa).
What is the coldest month in Dubai?
January, with 24 °C at best during the day and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Burj Khalifa).
What is the driest month in Dubai?
June: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 23 mm in January, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Dubai?
June, with 12.4 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Dubai?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in May: 37 °C in the afternoon, 25 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When can you swim in Dubai?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 22 to 35 °C depending on the month (warmest in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Burj Khalifa).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Dubai?
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Burj Khalifa).
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