Month guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in April
What April is really like in Dubai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Philosographer, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot by midday but pleasant in the mornings and evenings; hotel prices start to fall.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Dubai: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 34°C (93°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (29°C (84°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 38°C (100°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:41
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Spring (March–May). Pleasant in March, hot by May; the sea warms up, crowds thin after Easter and hotel prices begin to fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Dubai, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Zabeel Park
Dubai Frame
A 150-metre picture frame clad in gold-coloured steel stands in Zabeel Park, with a glass-floored bridge across the top.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
Garden · Al Barsha South
Dubai Miracle Garden
Visit in the late afternoon in November or December, when it is cooler and the displays are freshest.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Nature
Theme park · Dubailand
Global Village
Open from about October to May, Global Village gathers pavilions representing dozens of countries, with food stalls, handicrafts, funfair rides, stage shows and fireworks on some evenings.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
Beach · Umm Suqeim
Kite Beach
Swim only between the flags, and come early in the morning in the warmer months, before the sand heats up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Dubai.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Dubai?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Dubai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Dubai?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot by midday but pleasant in the mornings and evenings; hotel prices start to fall.
+How warm is Dubai in April?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubai in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.