Dubai Weather in May
United Arab Emirates · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high35°C (95°F)
Avg low27°C (80°F)
Rainfall5 mm (0.2 in)
RatingFair 5.7/10
In May, Dubai has average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). May is spring in United Arab Emirates. The month is very dry, with about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day. You get roughly 13.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Dubai?
May is a fair time to visit Dubai (5.7/10) mainly because of the heat. For better weather, go in December to March.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 35°C (95°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 27°C (80°F) |
| Daily mean | 31°C (87°F) |
| Rainfall | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 58% |
| Cloud cover | 34% |
| Daylight | 13.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.6 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Dubai in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Dubai weather in other months
Jan23°C / 18°C21 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 18°C14 mmExcellentMar27°C / 20°C17 mmExcellentApr31°C / 24°C12 mmExcellentMay35°C / 27°C5 mmFairJun38°C / 30°C4 mmPoorJul39°C / 32°C2 mmPoorAug40°C / 32°C9 mmPoorSep38°C / 30°C3 mmPoorOct35°C / 28°C2 mmFairNov30°C / 24°C9 mmExcellentDec26°C / 20°C13 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit DubaiJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Sharjah37°C · 3 mm
- Abu Dhabi35°C · 4 mm
- Muscat41°C · 6 mm
- Doha39°C · 2 mm
- Manama34°C · 1 mm
- Dammam38°C · 1 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.