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The Best Time to Visit Dubai

Month-by-month climate data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsFebruaryDecemberMarchToughestJuly
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Timing is the first real decision when planning Dubai— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.

November–March. Cooler temperatures (20–28°C). Summer (June–August) is 40°C+ — survivable only with malls and AC.

Warmest in Dubai: Jul (41°C / 106°F) · Coolest: Jan (24°C / 75°F) · Wettest: Jan (~4 rain days)

24°
15°
Jan
25°
17°
Feb
29°
19°
Mar
32°
22°
Apr
36°
25°
May
39°
28°
Jun
41°
31°
Jul
41°
31°
Aug
39°
28°
Sep
35°
25°
Oct
31°
22°
Nov
27°
18°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Dubai climate, month by month

January

24° / 15°C

~4 rain days

Excellent

February

25° / 17°C

~1 rain days

Excellent

March

29° / 19°C

~1 rain days

Excellent

April

32° / 22°C

~1 rain days

Excellent

May

36° / 25°C

~0 rain days

Good

June

39° / 28°C

~0 rain days

Fair

July

41° / 31°C

~1 rain days

Tough

August

41° / 31°C

~0 rain days

Tough

September

39° / 28°C

~0 rain days

Fair

October

35° / 25°C

~0 rain days

Good

November

31° / 22°C

~1 rain days

Excellent

December

27° / 18°C

~1 rain days

Excellent

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