Dubai, United Arab EmiratesQuick decision
When to visit Dubai?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–28°C in March
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
May (0%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beach & PoolNovember–April — Jumeirah Beach, The Palm. Water 22–26°C.
Shopping & LuxuryJanuary — Dubai Shopping Festival. December — festive atmosphere.
ArchitectureNovember–March — Burj Khalifa, Dubai Museum, Dubai Frame.
FamilyDecember–March — Aquaventure, desert safari, indoor skiing.
DivingNovember–April — excellent visibility, water 24–26°C.
Monthly climate data
Dubai weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 24°C | 7% | 0.7 | 9.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 17°C | 24°C | 7% | 0.6 | 10.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ March | 19°C | 28°C | 7% | 0.5 | 11.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ April | 22°C | 32°C | 3% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🥵 May | 25°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 28°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 31°C | 41°C | 1% | 0.1 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 30°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 28°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 25°C | 35°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 31°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ December | 17°C | 26°C | 4% | 0.3 | 9.6h | 8.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 32°C, 3% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 40°C, 0% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°C, 2% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 6% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 7% rainy days and 28°C.
May is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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