When to go · Dubai
Dubai in September
Avoid month. Still 40 degrees plus by day.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 40°C104°F / 28°C82°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- United Arab Emirates overall
- Prices
- Low
- United Arab Emirates overall
Verdict
Still 40 degrees plus by day.
Weather in September
- DubaiHighs around 40 °C, lows around 28 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 104 °F, lows around 82 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townhot
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.
Summer season
Lowest hotel prices; pool and mall weeks.
Watch: 40 degrees plus and humidity; indoor plans only.
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.
Dubai Summer Surprises check
Summer (check) · Malls and attractions
Discounts; extreme heat.
Back-to-school return check
Late August to September · Whole city
Traffic returns; hotels remain cheap.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall
- Low
- Prices · United Arab Emirates overall
- Low
United Arab Emirates overall: Still 40 °C but falling late in the month; good hotel prices.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen