Month guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in February
What February is really like in Dubai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Dubai. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Some of the most pleasant weather of the year, ideal for the beach, the desert and outdoor dining.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Dubai: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 34°C (93°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 28 days. Compared with January (24°C (75°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Winter (December–February). Warm days around 24–26°C and cool evenings, the Dubai Shopping Festival and New Year fireworks, with the highest prices of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (usually late February)
- Ramadan — moves about 11 days earlier each year, falling in late winter in 2026–2028
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Beach · Umm Suqeim
Kite Beach
A long, free public beach with kitesurfing, beach volleyball, food trucks and cafés, a running track and views of the Burj Al Arab.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Theme park · Palm Jumeirah
Aquaventure and the Lost Chambers
Arrive at opening on a weekday, and visit in the cooler months when queues on the open-air slides are bearable.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Dubai.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 16°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Dubai?
One of the best months to visit Dubai, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March and November–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Dubai?
It is one of the best months to visit Dubai. Some of the most pleasant weather of the year, ideal for the beach, the desert and outdoor dining.
+How warm is Dubai in February?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubai in February?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.