Best Time to Visit Dubai
The best months to visit Dubai are Jan, Feb, Dec. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Jan, Feb, Dec
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Dubai. Expect highs of 25°C to 26°C to 27°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
July
43°C high
Coldest Month
January
15°C low
Driest Month
June
0 rain days
Wettest Month
February
3 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 25°C / Low: 15°C
2 rain days
February
High: 26°C / Low: 16°C
3 rain days
March
High: 29°C / Low: 18°C
1 rain days
April
High: 33°C / Low: 21°C
1 rain days
May
High: 39°C / Low: 25°C
1 rain days
June
High: 42°C / Low: 28°C
July
High: 43°C / Low: 31°C
August
High: 43°C / Low: 31°C
September
High: 41°C / Low: 28°C
October
High: 36°C / Low: 25°C
1 rain days
November
High: 32°C / Low: 20°C
1 rain days
December
High: 27°C / Low: 16°C
1 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Dubai
Peak Season
January, February, December
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
March, November
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January★ | 25°C | 15°C | 2 | Peak Season |
February★ | 26°C | 16°C | 3 | Peak Season |
March | 29°C | 18°C | 1 | Shoulder Season |
April | 33°C | 21°C | 1 | Off Season |
May | 39°C | 25°C | 1 | Off Season |
June | 42°C | 28°C | 0 | Off Season |
July | 43°C | 31°C | 0 | Off Season |
August | 43°C | 31°C | 0 | Off Season |
September | 41°C | 28°C | 0 | Off Season |
October | 36°C | 25°C | 1 | Off Season |
November | 32°C | 20°C | 1 | Shoulder Season |
December★ | 27°C | 16°C | 1 | Peak Season |
Season Timeline
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