Middle East · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59–76°F | 8h | Low (21mm) | Peak | Warm, sunny winter days—perfect for both beaches and desert. |
| February | 61–79°F | 9h | Minimal (10mm) | Peak | Blue-sky warmth at its finest—the sweet spot of Dubai's season. |
| March | 65–84°F | 9h | Low (22mm) | Peak | Warm, breezy and vibrant—the last of the prime weather. |
| April | 72–93°F | 11h | Minimal (3mm) | Shoulder | Heat ramps up fast—beach mornings, air-conditioned afternoons. |
| May | 79–101°F | 12h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Blistering, bone-dry heat—life moves indoors and poolside. |
| June | 83–105°F | 12h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Scorching Gulf summer—midday outdoors is simply off the table. |
| July | 88–107°F | 11h | Minimal (1mm) | Off-Peak | Brutal 105°F-plus heat and haze—strictly an indoor month. |
| August | 89–107°F | 11h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Peak-heat, hazy and humid—the emirate's quietest, cheapest month. |
| September | 84–103°F | 11h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Still-searing heat easing only slightly by month's end. |
| October | 78–97°F | 10h | Minimal (2mm) | Shoulder | The heat finally breaks—beaches and terraces reopen for the season. |
| November | 70–87°F | 9h | Minimal (6mm) | Peak | Balmy, golden and lively—Dubai's high season swings open. |
| December | 63–80°F | 9h | Minimal (15mm) | Peak | Warm, sunny and festive—peak season with holiday sparkle. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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