Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High42.8°C
Low13.8°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The climate in Dubai is hot and arid, with annual average temperatures spanning 24°C / 75°F during January up to 43°C / 109°F in August.
Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, averaging 6 mm / 0.24 inches monthly, peaking in January (18 mm / 0.71 inches) and reaching its lowest in June (0 mm / 0 inches).
The UV index ranges from 5 in December to 9 in June, so strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Daylight hours range from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Dubai.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
18 mm
January carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (7.8)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
11 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
13 km/h
May is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
45 %to65 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Dubai, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Dubai compares
See how it ranks against the rest of United Arab Emirates for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in United Arab Emirates
#1 / 2
COOLEST (AVG)
in United Arab Emirates
#1 / 2
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in United Arab Emirates
#1 / 2
WINDIEST (AVG)
in United Arab Emirates
#2 / 2
HIGHEST UV
in United Arab Emirates
#1 / 2
MOST HUMID
in United Arab Emirates
#2 / 2
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Dubai, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Dubai feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 35°C (95°F) and lows near 22°C (72°F). Conditions usually feel very hot in the daytime and mild once the sun goes down. Skies are often clear or only partly cloudy, so you’ll see a good amount of sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Dubai for dry weather?
The driest month is usually June, with around 0 mm (0.00 in) of rain. Most other months sit somewhere in between, with a mix of dry and showery days.
When is sun exposure strongest in Dubai?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Dubai a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 13 km/h (8 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 53 km/h (33 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
How much daylight does Dubai get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.