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Best Time to Visit Dubai

Dubai has scorching summers (Jun-Sep, 40°C+) and pleasant winters (Nov-Mar). The best time is winter when outdoor activities are enjoyable.

Best Months to Visit

Jan

20°C10mm5/5

Feb

21°C25mm4/5

Mar

24°C20mm4/5

Nov

26°C5mm4/5

Dec

22°C10mm5/5

Monthly Climate

Temperature
Rainfall
20°
Jan
21°
Feb
24°
Mar
28°
Apr
33°
May
35°
Jun
37°
Jul
38°
Aug
35°
Sep
31°
Oct
26°
Nov
22°
Dec

Month-by-Month Guide

Jan

Peak
Temp20°C / 68°F
Rain10mm
Crowds

Dubai Shopping Festival

Feb

Peak
Temp21°C / 70°F
Rain25mm
Crowds

Dubai Food Festival

Mar

Peak
Temp24°C / 75°F
Rain20mm
Crowds

Art Dubai

Apr

Shoulder
Temp28°C / 82°F
Rain5mm
Crowds

Ramadan (varies)

May

Off-Season
Temp33°C / 91°F
Rain0mm
Crowds

Summer begins

Jun

Off-Season
Temp35°C / 95°F
Rain0mm
Crowds

Dubai Summer Surprises

Jul

Off-Season
Temp37°C / 99°F
Rain0mm
Crowds

Indoor attractions only

Aug

Off-Season
Temp38°C / 100°F
Rain0mm
Crowds

Sep

Off-Season
Temp35°C / 95°F
Rain0mm
Crowds

Heat easing slightly

Oct

Shoulder
Temp31°C / 88°F
Rain0mm
Crowds

Season starts

Nov

Peak
Temp26°C / 79°F
Rain5mm
Crowds

Dubai Airshow

F1 nearby

Dec

Peak
Temp22°C / 72°F
Rain10mm
Crowds

National Day

New Year

Season Breakdown

Peak Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

  • +Perfect weather
  • +Great weather
  • -Peak prices
  • -Busy
Shoulder Season

Apr, Oct

  • +Good deals
  • +Cooling down
  • -Getting hot
  • -Warm
Off Season

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

  • +Huge discounts
  • +Lowest prices
  • -Very hot
  • -Extreme heat

Quick Facts — Dubai

Best Time

November – March

Language

Arabic / English

Currency

AED (د.إ)

Timezone

GST (UTC+4)

Avg Budget

$120–200/day

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