Best time to visit Dubai
The best months to visit Dubai are January, February and December, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
January, February and December score best for Dubai weather:
- January24° / 15°CCoolest month — warm days, cool nights, occasional showers. Peak tourist season; book hotels and Burj Khalifa tickets ahead.
- February26° / 16°CPleasant warm days, light rain. Outdoor festival season — Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Food Festival run through the month.
- December27° / 17°CCool, comfortable, peak tourist month. New Year fireworks at Burj Khalifa attract huge crowds; book hotels months ahead.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Dubai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 24° | 15° | 21 | 3 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 26° | 16° | 10 | 2 | 11h |
| March | 29° | 19° | 22 | 3 | 12h |
| April | 34° | 22° | 3 | 2 | 13h |
| May | 38° | 26° | 0 | 0 | 13h |
| June | 40° | 29° | 0 | 0 | 14h |
| July | 42° | 31° | 1 | 0 | 13h |
| August | 42° | 32° | 0 | 0 | 13h |
| September | 40° | 29° | 0 | 0 | 12h |
| October | 36° | 25° | 2 | 0 | 11h |
| November | 31° | 21° | 6 | 1 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 27° | 17° | 15 | 4 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Dubai month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Dubai in January: 24°C high, 15°C low, 21mm rain over 3 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Dubai in February: 26°C high, 16°C low, 10mm rain over 2 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Dubai in March: 29°C high, 19°C low, 22mm rain over 3 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Dubai in April: 34°C high, 22°C low, 3mm rain over 2 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Dubai in May: 38°C high, 26°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Dubai in June: 40°C high, 29°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
July
Dubai in July: 42°C high, 31°C low, 1mm rain over 0 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Dubai in August: 42°C high, 32°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
September
Dubai in September: 40°C high, 29°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
October
Dubai in October: 36°C high, 25°C low, 2mm rain over 0 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
November
Dubai in November: 31°C high, 21°C low, 6mm rain over 1 days, 10.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
DecemberBest weather
Dubai in December: 27°C high, 17°C low, 15mm rain over 4 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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