Dubai monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in Dubai?

Dubai has a hot desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Although the city receives very little rain throughout the year, the humidity is high, typically ranging from 70-90% throughout the year. This can make the heat feel quite oppressive during the summer months.

The summer months (June-August) are the hottest and most humid, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). The winter months (December-February) are the coolest and driest, with temperatures ranging from 15-25 degrees Celsius (59-77 degrees Fahrenheit).

Rainfall is very rare in Dubai, with an average of only around 50mm (2 inches) of rain per year. Most of this falls in the winter months, with the summer months being virtually rain-free.

The hot climate and lack of rainfall make Dubai an ideal destination for sun-seekers and beach lovers. With its year-round sunshine and stunning beaches, Dubai is the perfect place to soak up some rays and enjoy the warm weather.

The best time to visit Dubai is during the shoulder seasons (March-May and September-November), when the weather is still warm but not as hot as in the summer, and the humidity is not as high.

Average daytime temperature

The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Dubai

Dubai average temperature chart (Celsius) Dubai average temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average monthly temperatures in Dubai (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 23.8 24.5 27.8 32.5 36.8 38.8 40.5 40.3 38.5 35.1 30.3 25.9
°F 74.9 76 82 90.5 98.3 101.9 104.9 104.6 101.4 95.3 86.5 78.6

Please note: these are the average peak daytime temperatures (usually around mid-afternoon) so do not show daytime / night highs and lows. To see the daily range of temperatures have a look at the temperature max / min chart below.

Average rainfall & rainy days

The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.

Dubai monthly rainfall chart (mm) Dubai monthly rainfall chart (inches)
Average monthly rainfall in Dubai (mm and inches)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 11 34 24 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 14
inches 0.4 1.3 0.9 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 0.6
Rainy days 2 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Average annual rainfall in Dubai: 173.9mm (68.5 inches)

Average daily sunshine

The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Dubai

Dubai average daily sunshine chart
Average daily sunshine Dubai
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Hrs sunshine 8.6 8.7 8.7 10.2 11.7 12 11 10.8 10.8 10.5 10.1 8.8

Day / night temperatures

The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.

Dubai average minimum / maximum temperatures (Celsius) Dubai average minimum / maximum temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Maximum and minimum daily temperatures in Dubai (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 13.5 14.3 16.8 20 23.5 26.1 28.8 29.2 26.2 22.6 18.3 15.3
Max °C 24.1 24.7 28.1 32.8 37.2 39.2 40.8 40.6 38.9 35.5 30.6 26.2
Min °F 56.3 57.7 62.2 68 74.2 78.9 83.8 84.6 79.1 72.6 64.9 59.5
Max °F 65.8 67.1 72.3 79.5 86.5 90.7 94.6 94.8 90.5 84.2 75.9 69.3

Sea temperature

The graph below shows the average sea temperature.

Dubai average sea temperature chart (Celsius) Dubai average sea temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average sea temperature around Dubai in degrees centigrade and fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 23.2 22.5 23.3 25.6 28.9 31.3 32.6 32.7 32.2 30.7 28.2 25.1
°F 73.7 72.6 74 78.1 84 88.4 90.6 90.9 89.9 87.3 82.7 77.3

Wind speed

The graph below shows the average wind speed.

Dubai average winspeed by month (km/h) Dubai average winspeed by month (mph)
Average wind speed in Dubai (mph and kmh)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
km/h 11 13 13 13 13 14 13 13 12 11 11 10
mph 7 8 8 8 8 9 8 8 8 7 7 7

A monthly average windspeed of over 16km/h or 10mph suggests a location is fairly windy.

Relative humidity

The graph below shows the average relative humidity.

Dubai relative humidity averages
Average relative humidity in Dubai
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
66% 66% 63% 56% 53% 58% 57% 58% 62% 62% 62% 66%
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Dubai weather stats

Dubai weather statistics
Hottest month: August 40.3°C 104.5°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 23.8°C 74.8°F
Wettest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Warmest sea: August 32.7°C 90.9°F
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