Climate in Dubai — Annual Weather Overview
Dubai has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 42.7°C) and the coolest is January (23.9°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 18.8°C swing between August highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 96mm a year — January sees the most at 64.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 34.6°C, 8mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 42.3°C, 5mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 36.3°C, 7mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 25.8°C, 77mm rain.
Dubai — Monthly Temperatures
Dubai — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
October to April
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Weather in Dubai stays reasonable all year.
Dubai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9°C | 14.0°C | 64.4mm | 9.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| February | 26.5°C | 15.5°C | 0.5mm | 10.4h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 30.5°C | 18.5°C | 5.3mm | 10.6h | 1 | 10/10 |
| April | 34.6°C | 21.3°C | 2.1mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 38.6°C | 24.6°C | 0.1mm | 12.1h | 0 | 6/10 |
| June | 41.8°C | 28.0°C | 0.0mm | 12.2h | 0 | 6/10 |
| July | 42.4°C | 30.8°C | 4.8mm | 11.0h | 1 | 6/10 |
| August | 42.7°C | 30.2°C | 0.1mm | 11.2h | 0 | 6/10 |
| September | 40.8°C | 27.2°C | 0.0mm | 11.3h | 0 | 6/10 |
| October | 36.4°C | 23.4°C | 2.3mm | 10.6h | 1 | 8/10 |
| November | 31.6°C | 20.5°C | 4.6mm | 9.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| December | 27.1°C | 16.6°C | 11.9mm | 9.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Dubai. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Dubai have?
Dubai has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 23.9°C in January to 42.7°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
August is the hottest month in Dubai, with average highs of 42.7°C and lows of 30.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Dubai?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 23.9°C and lows of 14.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Dubai?
January is the wettest month, averaging 64.4mm of rainfall over around 4 rainy days.
How much rain does Dubai get per year?
Dubai receives around 96mm of rain per year. The driest month is June (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The best time to visit Dubai is October to April. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.