Planning a Trip to Dubai? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Dubai is defined by extremes: a desert city where summers push highs to 41°C and rainfall across an entire year barely fills a coffee cup. Yet that same climate delivers genuinely pleasant winters, and the city's world-class indoor culture — from forward-looking museums to lavish spas — means there's always somewhere comfortable to retreat when the outdoors turns hostile.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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33°C
Avg. high
23°C
Avg. low
89mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 9.5/10
Dubai's best stretch runs January–February — around 2 rain days a month and daytime highs near 25°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
24°
15°
22mm
Jan
25°
16°
16mm
Feb
28°
18°
15mm
Mar
33°
22°
15mm
Apr
37°
25°
2mm
May
40°
28°
0mm
Jun
41°
31°
3mm
Jul
41°
30°
0mm
Aug
39°
28°
0mm
Sep
35°
25°
2mm
Oct
31°
21°
5mm
Nov
26°
17°
9mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Dubai
Dubai typically has the most favorable weather for travel during January, February, March, November, December, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Dubai
November through March offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the city, with highs ranging from a mild 24°C up to a manageable 31°C — ideal for outdoor souks, waterfront walks, and rooftop dining before the desert heat reasserts itself. January, which falls within this window, sees the most rainfall of the year at around 22mm, so pack a light layer just in case.
The best time to visit Dubai is November through March, when daytime highs average around 27°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 13mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. November is typically the driest of these months, with only around 5mm of precipitation.
July is genuinely punishing, with highs reaching 41°C — outdoor sightseeing becomes impractical for most visitors, and even short walks between air-conditioned spaces can feel oppressive.
Dubai Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings hot weather to Dubai, with highs averaging 33°C and lows around 22°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 32mm total with roughly 1 rainy day per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings hot weather to Dubai, with highs averaging 41°C and lows around 30°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 3mm total with roughly 0 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings hot weather to Dubai, with highs averaging 35°C and lows around 25°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 7mm total with roughly 1 rainy day per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings warm weather to Dubai, with highs averaging 25°C and lows around 16°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 47mm total with roughly 2 rainy days per month.
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →