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Best time to visit Dubai
Dubai is a classic winter-sun destination. From November to April it is pleasantly warm and dry; summers become extremely hot and humid. The sea is mild in winter and very warm in summer.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
August · Monthly precipitation
32.4 mm/month
1991–2025: 5.6 mm/month
+26.8 mm/month · higher
March · Mean daily maximum
28.3 °C
1991–2025: 27 °C
+1.3 °C · higher
August · Wet days
2.4 days/month
1991–2025: 0.5 days/month
+1.9 days/month · higher
July · Sunshine per day
7.7 h/day
1991–2025: 8.4 h/day
-0.7 h/day · lower
August · Sea temperature
34 °C
1991–2025: 33.6 °C
+0.4 °C · similar
August: 155/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 45.2 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Coast and sea
Dubai: the swimming season follows two curves
Average daily highs vary by 16.4 °C through the year, while the sea varies by 11.9 °C. Air and water temperature should therefore be considered separately.
The practical difference
The month with the highest daytime temperature and the month with the warmest sea need not define the same travel window. Rain and sunshine help resolve the trade-off.
Warmest sea
August · 33.6 °C
Highest average daily high
August · 39.7 °C
Fewest rainy days
September · 0.2
Most sunshine
May · 9 h
For your trip planning
Dubai: outdoor itinerary or air-conditioned stops?
Dry does not mean comfortable for walking
July has fewer rainy days but much higher daily highs and lows than January in our series. That is not automatically an advantage for long outdoor routes. If you want to explore on foot, compare temperatures before choosing by the rain icon.
The sea can be very warm too
Our summer sea values are well above winter values. Warmer water does not mean better swimming for everyone. Compare air and water together, and plan an indoor-focused stay differently from a beach-only holiday.
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 18 | 3 | 23 | 4.8 | 63 | 3.3 | 22 | 90 |
| February | 24 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 5.8 | 63 | 3.5 | 22 | 91 |
| March | 27 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 6.8 | 61 | 3.5 | 23 | 92 |
| April | 31 | 23 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 58 | 3.1 | 25 | 82 |
| May | 35 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 9.0 | 59 | 3.2 | 29 | 66 |
| June | 38 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 9.0 | 60 | 3.1 | 32 | 56 |
| July | 39 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 8.4 | 57 | 3.1 | 33 | 52 |
| August | 40 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 8.0 | 53 | 2.9 | 34 | 51 |
| September | 38 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 7.5 | 56 | 2.8 | 33 | 54 |
| October | 34 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 6.5 | 56 | 2.7 | 31 | 62 |
| November | 30 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 5.3 | 57 | 2.9 | 28 | 81 |
| December | 26 | 20 | 2 | 16 | 4.5 | 62 | 3.0 | 25 | 93 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The strongest climate months are January, February, March, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Dubai?
The average daily maximum temperature in Dubai is highest in August at around 40 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Dubai?
In August, at around 34 °C.