Best Time to Visit Dubai
United Arab Emirates · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Dubai, plan your trip for December to March. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 40°C (104°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 18°C (64°F). It's a dry place, with only about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain in a typical year. August is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Dubai weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C 74°F | 18°C 64°F | 21 mm | 3 | 63% | 6.2 | Excellent 10 |
| February | 25°C 76°F | 18°C 65°F | 14 mm | 2 | 62% | 6.9 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 27°C 81°F | 20°C 68°F | 17 mm | 3 | 61% | 7.1 | Excellent 10 |
| April | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 74°F | 12 mm | 2 | 58% | 7.2 | Excellent 8.1 |
| May | 35°C 95°F | 27°C 80°F | 5 mm | 1 | 58% | 9.6 | Fair 5.7 |
| June | 38°C 100°F | 30°C 85°F | 4 mm | 1 | 60% | 10.2 | Poor 4 |
| July | 39°C 103°F | 32°C 89°F | 2 mm | 0 | 57% | 7.7 | Poor 3.2 |
| August | 40°C 104°F | 32°C 90°F | 9 mm | 1 | 52% | 8.4 | Poor 2.9 |
| September | 38°C 100°F | 30°C 87°F | 3 mm | 0 | 55% | 9.6 | Poor 4.1 |
| October | 35°C 94°F | 28°C 82°F | 2 mm | 0 | 56% | 9.4 | Fair 6 |
| November | 30°C 86°F | 24°C 76°F | 9 mm | 2 | 57% | 7.6 | Excellent 8.8 |
| December | 26°C 78°F | 20°C 69°F | 13 mm | 2 | 61% | 6.6 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The best time to visit Dubai is December to March, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
August is the hottest month in Dubai, with an average high of 40°C (104°F).
What is the coldest month in Dubai?
January is the coldest month in Dubai, with an average low of 18°C (64°F).
What is the rainiest month in Dubai?
January is the wettest month, with about 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain. October is the driest, with 2 mm (0.1 in).
Nearby destinations
- Sharjah30 km · best December to March
- Abu Dhabi115 km · best December to March
- Muscat355 km · best December to February
- Doha381 km · best December to March
- Manama490 km · best November to April
- Dammam543 km · best November to March
- Shiraz574 km · best March to April and October to November
- Riyadh867 km · best November to February
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