Dubai in April: weather and what to expect
- Long sunny days
- Perfect sea
- Evening terraces
- Prices ease
April is the last month before the summer heat; by the end of the month, afternoons already feel like summer.
- Avg. high
- 34 °C93 °F
- Avg. low
- 24 °C75 °F
- Avg. high, early → late April
- 33 → 35 °C91 → 95 °F
- Sea
- 26 °C79 °F
- Rain
- Rare
- Humidity
- 55% morning, 34% afternoon
- Daylight
- 12 h 45 min
- Sunset
- 18:34–18:48
Is April a good time to visit Dubai?
Yes, if you plan around midday: spend 11:00–16:00 indoors and keep the beach and the city for the morning and evening. Compared with October, the air is drier, so walks and evenings outside are easier; October has the warmer sea.
Weather in April
It feels close to what the thermometer says.
Good to know
- Rain is rare, but a heavy shower can flood roads and slow traffic. Check the forecast and allow extra travel time.
- Dust and haze come on about 2 days a month: the horizon turns soft, and on windy days sand blows. Outdoor tours may be rescheduled.
Sea and beaches
PleasantIdeal for long swims at any time of day.
What to wear in April
- Loose, light-coloured clothes in breathable fabrics.
- A wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and SPF 50 sunscreen.
- A light layer: malls, the metro and taxis are strongly air-conditioned.
Dress code all year
- In malls and other public places, cover shoulders and knees; many entrances show a dress-code sign.
- Swimwear is for beaches and pools only; cover up when you leave them.
- To visit a mosque, cover arms and legs; women also cover their hair. Some mosques lend suitable clothing.
- During Ramadan, dress a little more modestly in public.
What happens in April
- Global Village and Dubai Miracle Garden are open, usually until May.
Views and sunset
The air is usually clear, and from the observation decks you can see far along the coast and into the desert.
For sunset at the top of Burj Khalifa, book an entry around 16:41, about two hours before sunset in the middle of the month.
Sunset times at At the Top →What to do in April
Places that suit this month’s weather:
Months with similar weather: October
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.