When to go · Dubai
Dubai in November
Great month. Best month for walking outdoors.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- United Arab Emirates overall
- Prices
- High
- United Arab Emirates overall
Verdict
Best month for walking outdoors.
Weather in November
- DubaiHighs around 31 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 88 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townbest weather
November to March runs 20–30 °C; June to September sits at 40–46 °C with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.November to March runs 68–86 °F; June to September sits at 104–115 °F with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.
Autumn season
Heat eases; outdoor life returns.
Watch: Prices rise from November.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
GITEX and business events check
October (check) · World Trade Centre
Hotels full, prices up.
Dubai Airshow (odd years) check
Mid-November in odd years (check) · Dubai World Central
Hotels full.
Dubai Fitness Challenge check
About 30 days in Oct–Nov (check) · City-wide
Free classes and events.
Cooler season begins check
From about late October · City
Outdoor life returns; prices rise.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall
- High
- Prices · United Arab Emirates overall
- High
United Arab Emirates overall: Season opens: 28–30 °C, beaches perfect; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix late in the month (check) lifts prices.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen