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Dubai in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Dubai in February is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, active holidays and hiking and beach holidays. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 22 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
91/100 · #3
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#9
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Active, Family
Dubai · FebruaryPhoto: Tvisha2 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 22 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 2 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 63 %
For your trip planning
February: one of the best months, drier than January and March
February is one of the best months in Dubai in our series, for beach and city trips alike. It is slightly warmer than January and has the least rain of the three months, while March warms up with average daily highs of 27 °C. The sea reaches 22 °C, enough to make swimming plausible.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation 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 (selected) | 24 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 5.8 | 63 | 3.5 | 22 | 91 |
| March | 27 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 6.8 | 61 | 3.5 | 23 | 92 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (91/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 | -1.1 °C | -0.2 °C | +1.6 | +10.3 mm | -1 h | +0.6 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.8 °C |
| March | +1 | +2.7 °C | +1.9 °C | +1.2 | +4.1 mm | +1 h | -1.6 % | ±0 m/s | +1.1 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Dubai in February?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Dubai in February?
The sea is about 22 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Dubai in February?
The curated estimate is about 2 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 13 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Dubai. For a beach trip: February, March, April and December. February is one of them.