Month guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in July
What July is really like in Dubai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: GinaD, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 41°C (106°F), lows of 30°C (86°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Extreme heat above 40°C with high humidity; only early mornings are comfortable outdoors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 41°C (106°F) / 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 32°C (90°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Dubai: days average 41°C (106°F) against a yearly average high of 34°C (93°F), and nights fall to about 30°C (86°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (40°C (104°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 41°C (106°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:38
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:12
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 32°C (90°F)
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat and humidity above 40°C, when sightseeing moves indoors to malls, museums and hotel pools, and summer hotel deals are common.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Dubai, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Bur Dubai
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Book a cultural meal or heritage walk with the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding to ask questions about Emirati life.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Market · Deira
Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Deira's covered souks show old Dubai at its liveliest: the Gold Souk's hundreds of shop windows glitter with necklaces and bangles priced by weight, while the Spice Souk next door sells saffron, frankincense, dried limes and dates from open sacks.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- History
- Food
Waterfront · Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina and JBR Walk
Walk the marina at dusk, then take a dhow dinner cruise or eat at one of the JBR beachfront restaurants.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
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Viewpoint · Palm Jumeirah
The View at The Palm
From the 52nd floor of The Palm Tower, about 240 metres up, this observation deck reveals the full palm shape of the island, its fronds and Atlantis at the tip.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
The sea averages 32°C (90°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Dubai.
What to pack
For highs near 41°C, lows near 30°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Dubai?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Dubai?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Extreme heat above 40°C with high humidity; only early mornings are comfortable outdoors.
+How warm is Dubai in July?
Average highs are around 41°C (106°F) and lows around 30°C (86°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubai in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.