Planning a trip to United Arab Emirates? Here you'll find all important information about climate, weather, and the best travel time to plan your vacation optimally.
Climate & Weather
Best Time to Visit
20–26°C·6–22 mm(little rain)
From November to March, daily high temperatures in Dubai average between about 24 and 31 degrees, with sea temperatures around 21 to 27 degrees. This is the most pleasant time for city visits, desert excursions, and mountain hikes. These months also see the year's infrequent rainfall, often as short showers, but occasionally as heavy downpours. From May to September, high temperatures climb to around 38 to 42 degrees, accompanied by high humidity along the coast.
Monthly data is from Dubai International Airport station (climate average 1991-2020, humidity by Dubai Meteorological Service, water temperatures from seatemperature.org) and applies to the Persian Gulf coast.Hajar Mountains and Jebel Jais: The mountains are noticeably cooler than the coast. At Jebel Jais in Ras al-Khaimah, winter night temperatures often drop to 2-4 degrees; in Feb 2017, -5.7 degrees were recorded, the country's lowest to date.Wadis and East Coast: Winter heavy rains can quickly flood wadis in the Hatta mountains and on the east coast. Heed NCEMA warnings.Liwa and Rub al Khali: Late autumn, winter, and early spring suit tours into the Liwa dunes. Summers inland are extremely hot.Sandstorms: Summer's northwesterly Shamal winds stir up sand, restricting visibility for several days.
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Pleasantly warm winter
Shoulder season, already very warm
Hot and humid summer
Best Time to Visit
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| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sun (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.9 | 21 | 8.2 |
| February | 21.2 | 10 | 8.9 |
| March | 23.6 | 22 | 9.3 |
| April | 27.8 | 3 | 10.5 |
| May | 31.9 | 0 | 11.3 |
| June | 34.0 | 0 | 11.5 |
| July | 35.8 | 1 | 11.0 |
| August | 35.9 | 0 | 10.8 |
| September | 33.6 | 0 | 10.3 |
| October | 30.3 | 2 | 9.7 |
| November | 25.9 | 6 | 8.9 |
| December | 21.9 | 15 | 8.3 |
Seasonal Travel Tips
Ideal Travel Window
November, December, January, February, March are generally considered the best time to visit.
Why Go Now?
From November to March, daily high temperatures in Dubai average between about 24 and 31 degrees, with sea temperatures around 21 to 27 degrees. This is the most pleasant time for city visits, desert excursions, and mountain hikes. These months also see the year's infrequent rainfall, often as short showers, but occasionally as heavy downpours. From May to September, high temperatures climb to around 38 to 42 degrees, accompanied by high humidity along the coast.
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