Dubai in July
What to expect
Dubai is in mid-summer during July, with the season well established by this point. Midday heat can feel intense, and bigger day–night swings than you might expect. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Dubai.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
-
- Nighttime low
-
- Feels like (avg)
-
Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 13.5 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 05:38 - 19:09
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
-
- Rainy days
- 1 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 22%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 49%
- Wind (avg)
-
- Wind (max gusts)
-
Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for July. Typical high 43.3°C and low 29.9°C.
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~48°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~48°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~46°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 99% of days (30.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.8 days / month
~99% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.8 days / month
- Probability ~99% of days
- Intensity Up to ~46°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 88% of days (27.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
27.4 days / month
~88% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 27.4 days / month
- Probability ~88% of days
- Intensity Up to ~48°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~27 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 88% of days (27.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
27.4 days / month
~88% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 27.4 days / month
- Probability ~88% of days
- Intensity Up to ~46°C (P95)
Extreme heat is possible on ~27 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Show all disruptions (15 more)
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 76% of days (23.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
23.5 days / month
~76% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 23.5 days / month
- Probability ~76% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~23 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 21% of days (6.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.4 days / month
~21% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.4 days / month
- Probability ~21% of days
- Intensity Up to ~27°C (P95)
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~47°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~62km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~31 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 99% of days (30.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.5 days / month
~99% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.5 days / month
- Probability ~99% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 88% of days (27.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
27.4 days / month
~88% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 27.4 days / month
- Probability ~88% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~27 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 47% of days (14.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.5 days / month
~47% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.5 days / month
- Probability ~47% of days
- Intensity Up to ~54km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~14 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 9% of days (2.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.7 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.7 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.1 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.1 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~6.3mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~28km/h (P95)
Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~13h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good time to visit Dubai?
Typical July days in Dubai reach highs of 43°C (109°F) with nights around 29°C (84°F). It usually feels very hot by day and warm after dark. Overall, July sits in the middle of the Dubai climate range.
What are temperatures like in July?
In July, you can usually expect highs of 43°C (109°F) and lows near 29°C (84°F). That means very hot days and warm nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 3 mm (0.12 in) across roughly 1 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 05:38 and sunset near 19:09. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 14 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 48 km/h (30 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.