Dubai in February: weather and what to expect
- Most comfortable
- Perfect desert days
- Outdoor season
- Book early
February is the last full month of winter weather, and demand peaks around the school holidays.
- Avg. high
- 26 °C79 °F
- Avg. low
- 18 °C64 °F
- Avg. high, early → late February
- 25 → 27 °C77 → 81 °F
- Sea
- 22 °C72 °F
- Rain
- Rare, 1–2 days
- Humidity
- 69% morning, 44% afternoon
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- Sunset
- 18:02–18:19
Is February a good time to visit Dubai?
Yes, one of the best months of the year: you can plan full days outdoors, from the beach to the desert. Afternoons warm up through the month, so by late February a morning in the city and a swim fit into one day.
Weather in February
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.
- In the dunes it is about 22 °C (72 °F) at 19:00 and 20 °C (68 °F) by 21:30: take a light layer for a safari.
- 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
RefreshingMost people swim comfortably, though the first minutes can feel cool.
What to wear in February
- Light clothes for the day: T-shirts, light trousers or skirts and comfortable shoes.
- A sweater or light jacket for evenings, the beach after sunset and air-conditioned places.
- Closed shoes for the desert: sand gets into everything else.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen: the winter sun is still strong.
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 February
- Global Village and Dubai Miracle Garden are open all month.
Ramadan 2027
Ramadan 2027 is expected from 8 February 2027 to 9 March 2027 (the exact dates depend on the moon sighting). Attractions and restaurants stay open, often with changed hours; be discreet about eating and drinking in public during daylight. Evenings are lively, with iftar meals after sunset.
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 16:12, about two hours before sunset in the middle of the month.
Sunset times at At the Top →What to do in February
Places that suit this month’s weather:
Months with similar weather: January, December
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.