Best time to visit Dubai: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Dubai are Jan, Feb, Mar and Nov.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Nov
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug and Nov
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 14.7°C – 24.6°C
Rain: 19mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Feb
BestTemp: 16.5°C – 26.1°C
Rain: 29mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Mar
BestTemp: 18.3°C – 29.4°C
Rain: 22mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Apr
Temp: 20.7°C – 33.4°C
Rain: 41mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
May
Temp: 25°C – 39°C
Rain: 6mm
Sunshine: 11.9h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jun
Temp: 27.9°C – 41.5°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12.1h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Jul
Temp: 30.5°C – 43.1°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Aug
Temp: 31°C – 43.1°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Sep
Temp: 28.4°C – 40.8°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.2h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Oct
Temp: 25.3°C – 36.4°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Nov
BestTemp: 20.4°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 5mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Dec
Temp: 16.4°C – 26.9°C
Rain: 15mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
When to go, and when not to
January, February, March, and November stand out as the best months to visit. During this period, daytime highs range from the mid-20s up to the low-30s Celsius, overnight lows stay mild, rainfall is light, and sunshine hours are strong throughout the day, making outdoor sightseeing comfortable.
The trade-off is that this same window overlaps with peak season, so prices and crowds tend to be higher than during the quieter months. July and August also fall within the peak season despite being the hottest months, with highs reaching 43.1 degrees Celsius, while April brings the heaviest rainfall of the year at 41mm, so travelers sensitive to heat or rain may want to weigh these months carefully against the cooler, drier stretch from January to March and November.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.