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Dubai Weather by Month

A meteorologist-led guide to Dubai's weather every month of the year — average climate, alerts to keep in mind, and the best months to plan around.

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Cool Season(Nov–Mar)The only comfortable stretch of the year. Highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, cool nights, minimal humidity, sunny. This is when Dubai is genuinely pleasant — perfect for beach days, desert excursions, and outdoor sightseeing. Also peak tourist season, so expect the highest prices and busiest attractions.
Warming(Apr–May)Temperatures ramp up quickly. Highs push from the upper 80s into the mid-90s°F, and humidity creeps in. Still workable for outdoor activities in the mornings and evenings, but midday becomes intense. Prices drop as tourism eases.
Extreme Heat(Jun–Sep)Brutal. Highs regularly hit 105–115°F with humidity that can push the heat index well past 120°F. Overnight lows barely dip below 90°F in August. Everything is done indoors, at night, or in air-conditioned spaces. Prices bottom out for a reason — outdoor sightseeing is essentially off the table.
Cooling(Oct)The extreme heat starts breaking. Highs still in the mid-90s°F but tolerable, humidity easing, and the return to normal outdoor life begins. Not quite peak season yet, but a solid shoulder month with better prices than the November–March window.

Best months to visit

  • January — coolest and driest; ideal weather for all outdoor activities
  • December — cool-season peak; comfortable and sunny
  • February — similar to January; some of the year's best weather
  • November — cool season starting; still warm enough for beach days

Plan extra carefully

  • June–September — extreme heat, 105–115°F, heat index past 120°F
  • Ramadan — restaurant hours change, daytime eating/drinking restricted in public; timing shifts yearly
  • August — peak heat and humidity; genuinely dangerous outdoor conditions midday

Dubai weather FAQ

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

November through March — Dubai's cool season. Highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, low humidity, sunny. This is when the beaches, desert excursions, outdoor pools, and sightseeing all work. It's peak tourist season, so expect the highest prices, but the weather is worth it.

How hot does Dubai actually get?

Genuinely extreme. Summer highs (June through September) regularly hit 105–115°F, and Persian Gulf humidity can push the heat index past 120°F. Overnight lows in August often stay above 90°F. This isn't the desert-heat you might expect — it's humid heat, which feels dramatically worse. Outdoor activity is not really possible in daylight during peak summer.

Is Dubai worth visiting in summer?

Only if you understand what you're getting. Prices bottom out (accommodations 40–60% off peak), most attractions are indoor and heavily air-conditioned (malls, aquariums, indoor ski slope, museums), and you get the city at its emptiest. But outdoor sightseeing, beaches, desert tours, and pool days are essentially off the table — and even short walks between buildings can be dangerous.

Does it ever rain in Dubai?

Rarely. Annual rainfall is around 3 inches, almost all falling December through March. Most days of the year have zero precipitation. When it does rain, it can be intense — Dubai's infrastructure isn't designed for heavy rainfall, so streets flood quickly. The April 2024 storm dropped a full year of rain in a single day and caused widespread disruption.

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Written by Ian Schwartz, meteorologist