Month guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in October
What October is really like in Dubai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Imre Solt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. The heat eases and the outdoor season begins; Global Village and other winter attractions reopen.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Dubai: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 34°C (93°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with September (39°C (102°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:52
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Autumn (September–November). Very hot in September, easing through October as Global Village and outdoor venues reopen; November is one of the best months.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Global Village reopens for the season (usually mid-October)
- GITEX technology week (usually October, with high hotel prices)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Bur Dubai
Al Shindagha Museum
At the mouth of Dubai Creek, the Al Shindagha Museum fills restored coral-stone houses, including the former home of the ruling Al Maktoum family, with displays on the creek's history and pearling, plus a Perfume House exploring Emirati scents.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
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Viewpoint · Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa – At the Top
Sunset slots cost more and sell out; an early-morning visit is cheaper and often clearer, before the haze builds.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
- After dark
Landmark · Downtown Dubai
Dubai Fountain
The choreographed fountain on the Burj Khalifa Lake shoots jets of water up to about 140 metres high to music, with shows every half hour through the evening and a couple at lunchtime.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Kids
- Couples
Experience · Dubai Creek
Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Cross from the Bur Dubai abra station near the Textile Souk to Deira, then walk into the Spice and Gold souks.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Dubai.
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 23°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Dubai?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Dubai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Dubai?
It is a shoulder-season month. The heat eases and the outdoor season begins; Global Village and other winter attractions reopen.
+How warm is Dubai in October?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubai in October?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.