Best time to visit · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
The best time to visit Dubai
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Dubai is November to March, when days are warm and sunny, the sea is pleasant and evenings suit outdoor dining and desert trips. December and January are the busiest and most expensive months. June to September brings extreme heat above 40°C with high humidity, though hotel prices drop sharply.
Key facts
- Best months
- November–March
- Shoulder season
- April and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 41°C (106°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 24°C (75°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~2 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- June–August
Seasons
Dubai has a hot desert climate. Winters are warm and sunny, with highs around 24–26°C and cool evenings, and rain falls on only a handful of days a year. Summers are extremely hot and humid, with highs above 40°C from June to September and sea temperatures above 30°C.
March–May
Spring
Pleasant in March, hot by May; the sea warms up, crowds thin after Easter and hotel prices begin to fall.
June–August
Summer
Extreme heat and humidity above 40°C, when sightseeing moves indoors to malls, museums and hotel pools, and summer hotel deals are common.
September–November
Autumn
Very hot in September, easing through October as Global Village and outdoor venues reopen; November is one of the best months.
December–February
Winter
Warm days around 24–26°C and cool evenings, the Dubai Shopping Festival and New Year fireworks, with the highest prices of the year.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 15°C | 2 | 22°C | 10.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 26°C | 16°C | 2 | 21°C | 11.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 29°C | 18°C | 2 | 23°C | 11.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 33°C | 21°C | 1 | 25°C | 12.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 38°C | 25°C | 0 | 28°C | 13.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| June | 40°C | 27°C | 0 | 31°C | 13.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| July | 41°C | 30°C | 0 | 32°C | 13.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| August | 41°C | 30°C | 0 | 33°C | 13 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| September | 39°C | 27°C | 0 | 32°C | 12.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 35°C | 23°C | 0 | 30°C | 11.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 30°C | 19°C | 1 | 27°C | 10.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 26°C | 16°C | 2 | 24°C | 10.6 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Dubai Shopping Festival (usually mid-December to late January); Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament (usually January or February) |
| February | Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (usually late February); Ramadan — moves about 11 days earlier each year, falling in late winter in 2026–2028 |
| March | Dubai World Cup horse race at Meydan (usually late March or early April); Art Dubai fair (usually March or April) |
| June | Dubai Summer Surprises shopping festival (usually summer) |
| October | Global Village reopens for the season (usually mid-October); GITEX technology week (usually October, with high hotel prices) |
| November | Dubai Fitness Challenge and Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road (usually November); Dubai Airshow (November in odd-numbered years) |
| December | UAE National Day celebrations (2 December); Dubai Shopping Festival begins (usually mid-December); New Year's Eve fireworks at the Burj Khalifa (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in June–August, and the sights are quietest in June–August. Many visitors avoid June–August.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Dubai?
The best time to visit Dubai is November to March, when days are warm and sunny, the sea is pleasant and evenings suit outdoor dining and desert trips. December and January are the busiest and most expensive months. June to September brings extreme heat above 40°C with high humidity, though hotel prices drop sharply.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Dubai?
Usually in June–August. Very hot and increasingly humid; many hotels offer summer deals, and life moves indoors to malls and attractions.
+What is the rainiest month in Dubai?
January, with about 2 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Dubai get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 41°C (106°F) and lows of 30°C (86°F).