Dubai weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Like most weather services, we show Dubai at one spot: Dubai, its largest city. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr.
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Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
Dubai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dubai is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in January to 39°C (103°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Dubai?
January is the wettest month, with about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 39°C (103°F) and lows of 32°C (89°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F).
Does Dubai have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 17 mm (0.7 in).
Dubai weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Dubai), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Dubai
Weather can differ a lot within Dubai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Oct–Apr | None | 23–39°C | 85 mm |
| Dayrah | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | None | 22–35°C | 112 mm |
| Jebel Ali | Oct–Apr | None | 23–39°C | 85 mm |
| Business Bay | Oct–Apr | None | 23–39°C | 85 mm |
| Dubai Investments Park | Oct–Apr | None | 23–39°C | 85 mm |
| International City | Nov–Mar | None | 24–44°C | 94 mm |
| Dubai Marina | Oct–Apr | None | 23–39°C | 85 mm |
| Warīsān | Nov–Mar | None | 24–44°C | 94 mm |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | Nov–Mar | None | 24–44°C | 94 mm |
| Hawr al ‘Anz | Nov–Apr | None | 23–40°C | 85 mm |
| Dubai Festival City | Nov–Mar | None | 24–44°C | 94 mm |
| Al Karama | Oct–Apr | None | 23–39°C | 85 mm |
Cities and towns in Dubai
- Dubai
- Dayrah
- Jebel Ali
- Business Bay
- Dubai Investments Park
- International City
- Dubai Marina
- Warīsān
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Hawr al ‘Anz
- Dubai Festival City
- Al Karama
- Mirdif
- Al Warqaa
- Lahbab
- Nāyf
- Al Muteena
- Al Qusais 1
- Mankhūl
- As Saţwah
- Jumayrā
- Ar Rāshidīyah
- Dubai International Financial Centre
- Al Furjan
- The Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Internet City
- Al Wasl
- Al Waheda
- Al Murar al Qadīm
- Al Bada'a
- Bur Dubai
- Abū Hayl
- Al Mizhar First
- Umm Suqaym
- Al Safa
- Ḩattā