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Weather and climate in Dubai

A full article about the weather and climate of Dubai. What are the average temperatures in Dubai? How warm is the sea water? Does rain sometimes fall in Dubai? When is the sunrise and sunset? Which is the best time to visit Dubai? Are there any sandstorms in Dubai?

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Weather and climate in Dubai

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Dubai has a tropical desert climate, due to its location within the northern desert belt. The summers are extremely hot and humid, with an average temperature around 41°C (106°F) during the day and at night around 31°C (88°F).

Most days are sunny all year round. The winters are warm and short with an average temperature of 26°C (79°F) and in the night of 17°C (63°F). However, rainfall has increased in recent decades, with the accumulated rain reaching 150 mm per year.

The weather in Dubai can cause short and irregular rain showers, as it is typical in the Middle East. The majority of rainfall occurs in the period from December to March. The weather between December and March remains warm and is considered to be the most comfortable climatic conditions of the year.

Weather and climate

Average temperature in Dubai

Warm, warmer, warmest and then there’s Dubai!

These are the average temperatures in Dubai. Note: these are temperatures in the shade!

The feeling temperature can rise above 50°C (122°F) in the summer. Hence a visit to Dubai in the summer is not advisable. Hotel bookings will therefor also be cheaper in the summertime than in wintertime.

Average temperature

Sun and rain in Dubai

You don’t often see gray dense clouds in Dubai, but the sun regularly sits behind a thin layer of veil clouds.

Rain in Dubai is rare, but when they occur, they are often short and powerful that are gone just as fast as they came. There is certainly no lack of sun!

Sun and rain

Seawater temperature in Dubai

Are you a fan of lying on the beach and taking a dip in the Persian Gulf? These are the average sea water temperatures in Dubai.

Seawater temperature

Average values of the weather and climate in Dubai per month

Below you can view all average values of the weather per month. This gives you a direct view of the average minimum and maximum temperature, hours of sunshine, rainy days, sea water temperature, sunrise and sunset in Dubai. All data is based on the 15th of every month.

January weather Dubai

January

  • Average minimum temperature: 14°C (57°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 24°C (75°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 8
  • Rainy days: 2
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 07.06 am
  • Sunset: 05.49 pm
  • Day length: 10 hours and 43 minutes
February weather Dubai

February

  • Average minimum temperature: 15°C (59°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 25°C (77°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 8
  • Rainy days: 3
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 06.53 am
  • Sunset: 06.12 pm
  • Day length: 11 hours and 18 minutes
March weather Dubai

March

  • Average minimum temperature: 17°C (63°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 28°C (82°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 8
  • Rainy days: 3
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 06.27 am
  • Sunset: 06.27 pm
  • Day length: 12 hours
April weather Dubai

April

  • Average minimum temperature: 20°C (68°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 33°C (91°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 10
  • Rainy days: 2
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 05.56 am
  • Sunset: 06.41 pm
  • Day length: 12 hours and 45 minutes
May weather Dubai

May

  • Average minimum temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 37°C (99°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 11
  • Rainy days: 0
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 05.33 am
  • Sunset: 06.56 pm
  • Day length: 13 hours and 22 minutes
June weather Dubai

June

  • Average minimum temperature: 26°C (79°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 39°C (102°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 11
  • Rainy days: 0
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 05.28 am
  • Sunset: 07.10 pm
  • Day length: 13 hours and 42 minutes
July weather Dubai

July

  • Average minimum temperature: 29°C (84°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 41°C (106°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 10
  • Rainy days: 0
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 05.38 am
  • Sunset: 07.11 pm
  • Day length: 13 hours and 33 minutes
August weather Dubai

August

  • Average minimum temperature: 30°C (86°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 42°C (108°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 10
  • Rainy days: 0
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 05.52 am
  • Sunset: 06.53 pm
  • Day length: 13 hours and 1 minute
September weather Dubai

September

  • Average minimum temperature: 26°C (79°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 40°C (104°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 10
  • Rainy days: 0
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 06.04 am
  • Sunset: 06.22 pm
  • Day length: 12 hours and 18 minutes
October weather Dubai

October

  • Average minimum temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 35°C (95°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 10
  • Rainy days: 0
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 06.18 am
  • Sunset: 05.48 pm
  • Day length: 11 hours and 30 minutes
November weather Dubai

November

  • Average minimum temperature: 18°C (64°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 31°C (88°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 9
  • Rainy days: 0
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 06.56 am
  • Sunset: 05.31 pm
  • Day length: 10 hours and 35 minutes
December weather Dubai

December

  • Average minimum temperature: 15°C (59°F)
  • Average maximum temperature: 26°C (79°F)
  • Hours of sunshine: 8
  • Rainy days: 2
  • Seawater temperature: 23°C (73°F)
  • Sunrise: 07.06 am
  • Sunset: 05.49 pm
  • Day length: 10 hours and 43 minutes
Average values of the weather per month

Sandstorms in Dubai

During the summer season a low-pressure area develops above Dubai, forcing strong northwest winds to blow from Saudi Arabia. These winds, also known as Shamal (north) in Arabic, are quick and unpredictable when they reach Dubai. Shamal raises desert sand and reduces visibility and the sandstorm can last for several days.

Desert sandstorm Dubai

Outstanding sandstorms that hit Dubai in the past years

  • On April 18, 2008, a heavy sandstorm hit Dubai and reduced visibility to 1,500 meters.
  • A moderate sandstorm reached Dubai on March 10, 2009, reducing visibility and temperature.
  • March 2, 2010, strong winds caused sandstorms in Dubai and other regions of the United Arab Emirates.
  • January 28, 2011, a sand storm hit Dubai for a short time.
  • February 26, 2012, a strong sandstorm hit Dubai and other parts of the country.
  • On April 2, 2015, a very strong sandstorm hit Dubai and other parts of the country. It started to clear up by the evening. In some areas, visibility was reduced to 500 meters.
Desert sandstorm Dubai

Best travel period for Dubai

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The best time to visit Dubai is from December to February, to avoid the heat that dominates many months a year.
During the summer the heat is so intense that it can be uncomfortable to even lie under an umbrella. It is usually possible to sunbathe in the winter, except in the coolest days. In April some days are acceptable, at other times the temperature can already rise to 40°C (104°F).
Fortunately, public buildings and shopping centers such as The Dubai Mall are equipped with air conditioning.

The weather in Dubai can cause short and irregular rain showers, as it is typical in the Middle East. The majority of rainfall occurs in the period from December to March. The weather between December and March remains warm and is considered to be the most comfortable climatic conditions of the year.

Best travel period for Dubai
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