Monthly climate — Dubai
Long-term monthly averages. The best months to visit are marked with a star.
+24°
+14°
Jan
+26°
+15°
⭐ Feb
+30°
+17°
⭐ Mar
+35°
+21°
Apr
+39°
+24°
May
+42°
+27°
Jun
+43°
+30°
Jul
+43°
+30°
Aug
+41°
+27°
Sep
+37°
+23°
Oct
+31°
+20°
Nov
+26°
+15°
⭐ Dec
Bar colour shows temperature:coldcoolcomfortablewarmhot⭐ — best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Rainfall | What to pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +24° | +14° | 18.695mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ February | +26° | +15° | 12.384999999999996mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ March | +30° | +17° | 13.01mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| April | +35° | +21° | 9.525mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| May | +39° | +24° | 1.145mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| June | +42° | +27° | 0.18mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| July | +43° | +30° | 1.49mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| August | +43° | +30° | 0.99mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| September | +41° | +27° | 0.505mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| October | +37° | +23° | 1.1450000000000002mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| November | +31° | +20° | 4.604999999999999mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ December | +26° | +15° | 8.779999999999998mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
When to visitDubai
Best months: February, March, November and December
Daytime high+26°…+31°
The most comfortable weather of the year — the best time for sightseeing and the outdoors.
Shoulder season: January, April, May and October
Daytime high+24°…+39°
Conditions are changeable but workable, with fewer crowds than peak season.
Harder months: June, July, August and September
Daytime high+41°…+43°
The most extreme weather of the year — plan activity for the cooler parts of the day.
In short:The most comfortable months to visit Dubai are February, March and December, with the most pleasant daytime temperatures and low rainfall. The hardest months for active outdoor travel are June, July and August.
Compared to the climate normal
Today’s high
+39°
Normal for this month
+42°
Deviation
-2° cooler than normal
Frequently asked questions — Dubai
What is the weather like in Dubai right now?
Right now it is +36° in Dubai, and it feels like +39°. See the hourly forecast above for how it changes through the day.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The best months to visit Dubai are December, February and January, when the weather is most comfortable and rainfall is low.
When is the rainy season in Dubai?
Rainfall in Dubai is concentrated in the wetter months; the monthly climate chart above shows when precipitation peaks across the year.
How hot does Dubai get in summer?
Summer is the hottest part of the year in Dubai. Plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening and stay hydrated during the midday heat.