Climate Overview
Dubai has a hot-desert climate where Jun–Sep is brutal — 42°C highs, 30°C nights, and humidity climbing to 65% near the coast. Winters are pleasant (25–27°C days, 15–17°C nights) with occasional showers. Nov–Mar is the only realistic window for outdoor exploration; summer forces everything indoors or to mall-cooled venues.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° | 14.6° | 0mm | 56% |
| Feb | 27.3° | 18° | 4mm | 61% |
| Mar | 31.1° | 19.8° | 1mm | 55% |
| Apr | 37.8° | 24.2° | 0mm | 47% |
| May | 40.5° | 27.5° | 0mm | 54% |
| Jun | 41.4° | 29.4° | 0mm | 60% |
| Jul | 42.7° | 32.3° | 0mm | 54% |
| Aug | 43.1° | 32.3° | 0mm | 48% |
| Sep | 39.6° | 30.4° | 0mm | 61% |
| Oct | 35.7° | 25.6° | 0mm | 62% |
| Nov | 31.5° | 19.9° | 0mm | 54% |
| Dec | 26.7° | 17.6° | 34mm | 61% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Cool 25–31°C highs and near-zero rainfall make dune bashing and overnight camps in the Al Marmoom and Lahbab dunes comfortable; nights drop to 15–20°C so pack a layer.
Six-week citywide sale (mid-Dec to late-Jan) with fireworks at The Beach JBR and Global Village concerts; pairs with the year's mildest weather (25–27°C highs).
Kite Beach and JBR hit 24–28°C sea temps with low humidity (54–62%); sunset dhow cruises in Dubai Marina and paddleboarding off La Mer work year-round in this window.
2 December federal holiday: Burj Khalifa light shows, Expo City parades and fireworks at Al Seef and Bluewaters. Cool 27°C highs draw large crowds to waterfront venues.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Highs 41–43°C with rising humidity (55–60%); outdoor work pauses between noon and 3pm by law. Attractions shift indoors — Dubai Mall, Museum of the Future, ski Dubai.
No public eating, drinking or smoking in daylight; restaurants reopen at iftar and run past 2am. Malls shift to late hours, tourist sites stay open on shortened schedules.
Shopping Festival plus NYE fireworks at Burj Khalifa push hotel rates up 40–80%; book Downtown and Marina properties 2–3 months out and expect Sheikh Zayed Road gridlock on 31 Dec.
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Dubai, United Arab Emirates