Dubai climate at a glance
Dubai sees average daytime highs ranging from 25°C in January to 43°C in August. Around 124 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 11 wet days a year, peaking in January (43 mm) and easing off in June (0 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 12 hours of sunshine.
Dubai temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Dubai
Grouped by the monthly travel score — purely weather-based, not crowd or price data.
Dubai climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.6 h in January. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 14°C | 2.7 | 43 mm | 9.6 h | 66% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| February | 26°C | 16°C | 1.5 | 16 mm | 10.2 h | 65% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 30°C | 18°C | 1.7 | 17 mm | 10.2 h | 59% | 9.1 · Excellent |
| April | 34°C | 21°C | 1.2 | 24 mm | 10.7 h | 51% | 5.7 · Fair |
| May | 38°C | 25°C | 0.3 | 3 mm | 12 h | 49% | 2.4 · Challenging |
| June | 42°C | 28°C | 0 | 0 mm | 12.2 h | 51% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| July | 42°C | 31°C | 0.7 | 3 mm | 11.2 h | 51% | 1.3 · Challenging |
| August | 43°C | 30°C | 0 | 0 mm | 11.1 h | 51% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| September | 41°C | 27°C | 0 | 0 mm | 11.3 h | 57% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| October | 37°C | 24°C | 0.7 | 2 mm | 10.6 h | 59% | 3.7 · Poor |
| November | 31°C | 20°C | 1 | 6 mm | 9.8 h | 61% | 7.9 · Good |
| December | 27°C | 16°C | 1.5 | 10 mm | 9.6 h | 64% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dubai?
The best time to visit Dubai is December–February, when daytime highs average around 25°C with about 2.7 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
August is the hottest month in Dubai, with average highs of 43°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dubai?
January is the rainiest month in Dubai, with around 43 mm of rainfall over 2.7 rainy days.
Where should you go next month?
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