Dubai in July: weather and what to expect
- Hot nights
- Summer festival
- Indoor skiing
- Best hotel rates
July is when Dubai’s indoor side matters most: the big malls, the aquarium and museums carry the day.
- Avg. high
- 41 °C106 °F
- Avg. low
- 33 °C91 °F
- Sea
- 33 °C91 °F
- Rain
- Almost none
- Humidity
- 54% morning, 41% afternoon
- Feels like
- 47–53 °C117–127 °F
- Daylight
- 13 h 32 min
- Sunset
- 19:04–19:12
Is July a good time to visit Dubai?
Only for an indoor holiday: plan malls, museums and indoor attractions, and keep time outside to early morning and after dark. The air is at its most humid, so even evenings outside feel heavy: choose a hotel with a shaded pool.
Weather in July
The air feels heavy all day, even after sunset.
Good to know
- Dust and haze come on about 4 days a month: the horizon turns soft, and on windy days sand blows. Outdoor tours may be rescheduled.
- Drink water regularly and take a taxi or the metro even for short distances: walking in the afternoon heat is exhausting.
- Glasses and camera lenses steam up when you step out of air-conditioning; give them a minute.
Sea and beaches
Bath-warmIt does not cool you down: swim early in the morning or in the evening, and use shaded pools at midday.
What to wear in July
- The lightest breathable clothes you have; light colours reflect the sun.
- A hat, sunglasses and SPF 50 for every walk outside, however short.
- A light layer for strongly air-conditioned malls, cinemas and taxis.
- A refillable water bottle.
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 July
- Dubai Summer Surprises usually runs through July and August.
Views and sunset
Heat and dust often leave a haze over the city, so the horizon can look soft. The sharpest views tend to come after a windy day, and the city lights look best after dark.
For sunset at the top of Burj Khalifa, book an entry around 17:11, about two hours before sunset in the middle of the month.
Sunset times at At the Top →What to do in July
Places that suit this month’s weather:
Months with similar weather: June, August
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.