Dubai weather by month
Dubai has two main seasons: a warm, sunny winter from November to March and a long, very hot summer from May to September, with short transitions in between. Choose a month below for temperatures, the sea, what to wear and what to do.
Averages by month
| Month | Avg. high | Avg. low | Sea | Rain | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 °C75 °F | 17 °C63 °F | 22 °C72 °F | Rare, 1–2 days | Peak season |
| February | 26 °C79 °F | 18 °C64 °F | 22 °C72 °F | Rare, 1–2 days | Peak season |
| March | 29 °C84 °F | 21 °C70 °F | 23 °C73 °F | Rare, 1–2 days | Warm season |
| April | 34 °C93 °F | 24 °C75 °F | 26 °C79 °F | Rare | Hot days, pleasant evenings |
| May | 38 °C100 °F | 28 °C82 °F | 29 °C84 °F | Almost none | Hot |
| June | 40 °C104 °F | 31 °C88 °F | 32 °C90 °F | Almost none | Peak heat |
| July | 41 °C106 °F | 33 °C91 °F | 33 °C91 °F | Almost none | Peak heat |
| August | 42 °C108 °F | 33 °C91 °F | 34 °C93 °F | Almost none | Peak heat |
| September | 39 °C102 °F | 31 °C88 °F | 33 °C91 °F | Almost none | Hot |
| October | 36 °C97 °F | 27 °C81 °F | 31 °C88 °F | Almost none | Hot days, pleasant evenings |
| November | 31 °C88 °F | 23 °C73 °F | 29 °C84 °F | Rare | Warm season |
| December | 26 °C79 °F | 19 °C66 °F | 25 °C77 °F | Rare, 1–2 days | Peak season |
Best time to visit Dubai
Sightseeing, walks and the desert
The coolest months are the most comfortable for being outdoors all day.
Beach and swimming
The sea is warm, and the days are hot but manageable if you avoid midday.
Seasons at a glance
Peak season
Warm, sunny days and cool evenings: the best weather for sightseeing and the desert, and the highest prices.
Hot days, pleasant evenings
Hot middays, warm evenings and a very warm sea; good value at the edges of the season.
Dubai weather: questions and answers
What is the best month to visit Dubai?
For weather, December, January and February: warm, sunny days and pleasant evenings. These are also the busiest and most expensive months.
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
August is the hottest month, with typical highs around 42 °C (108 °F). Humidity makes the summer months feel even hotter.
What is the most humid month in Dubai?
July and August feel the most humid: the hot air holds the most moisture, although relative humidity on their afternoons is only about 39–41%. Mornings are dampest in December and January, at about 70%.
What is the coldest month in Dubai?
January is the coolest month, with days around 24 °C (75 °F) and nights around 17 °C (63 °F).
When is the sea warmest in Dubai?
In August, at around 34 °C (93 °F). The sea is coolest in January, at around 22 °C (72 °F).
When does it rain in Dubai?
Rain is rare and falls mostly between November and April, usually on only one or two days a month. Heavy showers can still flood roads.
Averages for 2006–2025: air at Dubai International Airport (NOAA GHCNh), sea off Jumeirah (NOAA OISST). Individual days can differ. Nights are about 2 °C warmer than in the official 1991–2020 averages; daytime highs match.