Dubai weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Dubai in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Dubai sits at 25°12′N 55°16′E in United Arab Emirates, in Asia. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Dubai weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Dubai?
Which months are best for visiting Dubai?
The best months to visit Dubai are January, February, March, December. January-March lets you actually walk Al Fahidi's wind-tower alleys before the DSF fireworks and desert dune-bashing without heatstroke risk.
Q02Which month is warmest in Dubai?
Which month is warmest in Dubai?
August runs the highest averages in Dubai, with typical daytime highs of 41°C (106°F). July-August locals vanish into Mall of the Emirates ski slope; construction shifts to 4am starts and beaches empty by 10am.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Dubai?
Which month is chilliest in Dubai?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 24°C (75°F). December-January dip to 14C nights bring shisha lounges outdoors and rooftop pools finally heated; expect Gulf Coast weekenders driving up rates.
Q04When is the rainy season in Dubai?
When is the rainy season in Dubai?
March typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 37mm on average. February squalls flood Sheikh Zayed Road underpasses within an hour; drainage cannot cope and schools shut for 'rain days'.
Q05How would you describe Dubai's weather?
How would you describe Dubai's weather?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates has very hot summers, warm winters. Skip the Burj queue and head to Al Seef promenade at dusk when Emirati families break iftar year-round with karak chai from tiny Deira stalls. Friday brunches run 1pm-4pm and are legally boozy only in licensed hotels. The metro's Gold Class carriage costs double but empties Marina-Deira commutes. Bur Dubai's abra crossing is still 1 dirham, oldest transit in the emirate. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.