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Dubai weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Nov–MarBest time to visit

When to go to Dubai

Nov–Mar is warm and dry, with the highest prices in Dec–Jan. Jun–Sep is 40–48°C and humid; Apr–May and Oct are hot but cheaper.

Dubai weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
15°20°25°30°35°40°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January23°C73°F17°C63°F17 mm63%Pleasant
February24°C75°F18°C64°F8 mm62%Pleasant
March27°C80°F20°C67°F16 mm60%Pleasant
April31°C87°F23°C73°F9 mm58%Pleasant
May35°C95°F26°C80°F4 mm58%Hot
June37°C99°F29°C84°F4 mm60%Very hot
July39°C102°F31°C88°F1 mm56%Very hot
August39°C103°F32°C89°F1 mm52%Very hot
September37°C99°F30°C85°F2 mm55%Very hot
October34°C93°F27°C81°F1 mm56%Hot
November29°C85°F24°C75°F8 mm57%Pleasant
December25°C77°F20°C68°F14 mm62%Pleasant

Best months across United Arab Emirates

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
DubaiNov–MarAug (39°C)
Abu DhabiNov–MarAug (39°C)
SharjahNov–MarJul (41°C)
Ras Al KhaimahNov–MarJun (38°C)
FujairahNov–MarJun (42°C)
AjmanNov–MarJul (41°C)
Al AinNov–MarJul (45°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Dubai?

Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is warm and dry, with the highest prices in Dec–Jan. Jun–Sep is 40–48°C and humid; Apr–May and Oct are hot but cheaper.

When is the rainy season in Dubai?

Rain peaks in January with about 17 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Dubai?

August, with average highs of 39°C (103°F).

How cold does Dubai get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 17°C (63°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.