Sits around the middle of the year.
September in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Dubai.
One of the drier months.
Around the yearly average.
Close to the yearly wind average.
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for September.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
12.3 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:04 - 18:22
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 0 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 8%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
55%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through September in Dubai. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for September. Temperature 40.1°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in September
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in September.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 100% of days (30.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
30.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~46°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~30 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 (30.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
30.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~46°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~30 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 100% of days (30.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
30.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~44°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~30 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 100% of days (30.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
30.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~44°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot days are possible on ~30 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 84% of days (25.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
25.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~84% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~46°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heat stress is possible on ~25 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 70% of days (21.0 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
21.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~70% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~21 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 62% of days (18.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
18.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~62% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~44°C (P95)
Why this matters
Extreme heat is possible on ~18 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~44°C (P95)
Why this matters
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 September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~47°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 15% of days (4.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~15% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~27°C (P95)
Why this matters
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 99% of days (29.8 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~99% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~29°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~30 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 84% of days (25.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
25.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~84% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~25 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 83% of days (24.9 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
24.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~83% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~30°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot nights are possible on ~25 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 30% of days (8.9 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~30% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~49km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~1.7mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~88% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is September a good time to visit Dubai?
Typical September days in Dubai reach highs of 40°C (104°F) with nights around 27°C (81°F). It usually feels very hot by day and warm after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in September?
Daytime temperatures in September typically peak near 40°C (104°F), while nights drop to around 27°C (81°F). Expect very hot afternoons and warm evenings.
How much does it rain in September?
Rainfall in September averages 0 mm (0.00 in) across roughly 0 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 September?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in September. Sunrise is typically around 06:04 and sunset near 18:22. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in September?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in September?
In September, average wind speeds are around 12 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 44 km/h (27 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.