When to go · Dubai
Dubai, month by month
The best months for Dubai: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatWarm days, cool nights; hotel prices peak.24 °C / 14 °C, 3 rain days75 °F / 57 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatWarm; check Ramadan dates (about Feb 18–Mar 19 in 2026).25 °C / 15 °C, 3 rain days77 °F / 59 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatWarm; Ramadan in 2026 until mid-month.28 °C / 18 °C, 3 rain days82 °F / 64 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 5 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixedHot afternoons; beaches busy.33 °C / 21 °C, 1 rain days91 °F / 70 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedVery hot; go early and late.38 °C / 25 °C, 0 rain days100 °F / 77 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneAvoidExtreme heat and humidity.40 °C / 28 °C, 0 rain days104 °F / 82 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyAvoidExtreme heat and humidity.42 °C / 31 °C, 0 rain days108 °F / 88 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidExtreme heat and humidity.42 °C / 31 °C, 0 rain days108 °F / 88 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberAvoidStill 40 degrees plus by day.40 °C / 28 °C, 0 rain days104 °F / 82 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberMixedHeat easing; evenings usable.36 °C / 24 °C, 0 rain days97 °F / 75 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGreatBest month for walking outdoors.31 °C / 20 °C, 1 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 4 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGreatWarm and clear; National Day and year-end crowds.26 °C / 16 °C, 2 rain days79 °F / 61 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 5 festivals or holidays