Dubai weather
World cities · United Arab Emirates · 25.20°N 55.27°E
Dubai, in United Arab Emirates, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 40.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 15.4°C. The city sees roughly 121mm of rain a year; January is normally the wettest month and June the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.9° | 15.4° | 42mm | 4 |
| Feb | 25.1° | 16.7° | 16mm | 1 |
| Mar | 28.6° | 19° | 13mm | 1 |
| Apr | 32° | 21.6° | 26mm | 1 |
| May | 36.1° | 25.2° | 3mm | 0 |
| Jun | 39.4° | 28.5° | 0mm | 0 |
| Jul | 40.6° | 31.2° | 5mm | 1 |
| Aug | 40.7° | 30.6° | 0mm | 0 |
| Sep | 39° | 27.9° | 0mm | 0 |
| Oct | 35.2° | 24.9° | 2mm | 0 |
| Nov | 30.9° | 21.7° | 6mm | 1 |
| Dec | 26.6° | 17.7° | 8mm | 1 |
Seasons in Dubai
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Dubai climb from 28.6°C in March to 36.1°C by May, while nights ease from 19°C to 25.2°C. The season brings around 42mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 40.2°C, peaking in August at 40.7°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (0mm over ~0 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Dubai gets roughly 13.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 39°C in September to 30.9°C by November, with around 8mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 16.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 15.4°C, daytime high 23.9°C). Expect about 6 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 10.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Dubai compares
| Dubai | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 121mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 10 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 40.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 16.6°C | 3.4°C |
Dubai is about 89% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Dubai weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Dubai?
August is typically the warmest month in Dubai, with average daytime highs of 40.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 40.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Dubai?
January is usually the wettest month, with around 42mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days. June is typically the driest (0mm).
How much does it rain in Dubai per year?
Dubai receives roughly 121mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 10 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Dubai?
Winter nights (December–February) in Dubai average around 16.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 15.4°C).
When is the best time to visit Dubai for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Dubai. June is typically the driest of the warm months (0mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 40.7°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 14 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Dubai's weather compare with the UK?
Dubai receives 121mm of rain a year, about 89% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 40.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 16.6°C versus 3.4°C.