Best Time to Visit Dubai: Month by Month Weather Guide
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The most comfortable time to visit Dubai is November to March. In those months the monthly average high stays between 24 and 31 degrees and outdoor plans work. In summer, from June to September, the average high climbs to 38 to 40 degrees and the day moves indoors.
Key facts
Most comfortable: November to March (monthly average high of 24 to 31 degrees)
Hottest: June to September (average high of 38 to 40 degrees, and even the average low reaches 32 in July)
Shoulder months: April (32) and October (35) average high
Weather data: the monthly average table on MBD Travel experience pages (2021 to 2025). It is not a forecast for your travel date
Official source: the UAE National Center of Meteorology (NCM) for the current forecast
Choose by taste: outdoors, beach and walking point to November to March, while indoor plans and lower budgets point to summer
The short answer: which month?
If you want to walk, explore outdoors and spend time by the sea, choose November to March. If you do not mind the heat and enjoy indoor attractions, April and October are shoulder months and May to September is the hot season. For your own taste and budget, look at the month by month table below.
Month by month: temperatures and what it feels like
The table below comes from the monthly averages on MBD Travel experience pages and reflects the average of 2021 to 2025. It is not a forecast for a particular day. Temperatures are in degrees, with the average high and the average low in separate columns.
| Month | Average high | Average low | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 17 | One of the best months for being outdoors |
| February | 25 | 18 | Comfortable, cooler mornings and evenings |
| March | 29 | 21 | Comfortable, midday starts to warm up |
| April | 32 | 23 | Hot, indoor plans work well in the afternoon |
| May | 36 | 27 | The hot season begins |
| June | 39 | 29 | Very hot |
| July | 39 | 32 | Nights stay warm too |
| August | 40 | 31 | The hottest month of the year |
| September | 38 | 29 | Still very hot |
| October | 35 | 27 | Temperatures start to drop |
| November | 31 | 23 | Back to the outdoors |
| December | 26 | 20 | Comfortable, the air is a little cool |
A note: these figures do not capture how hot it feels. It is generally known that Dubai is also humid in summer, but that detail is not verified by MBD Travel data. For the current feels-like temperature, check the forecasts of the UAE National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
November to March: the outdoor season
The average high is 31 degrees in November, 26 in December, 24 in January, 25 in February and 29 in March. Beach days, walks, yachts, helicopters and desert safaris all work best in these months. The same comfort applies to everyone else, so expect a busier city and dates that fill earlier (general knowledge, not verified by MBD data).
These guides help in this period: choosing a helicopter session, choosing a yacht tour time and practical tips for a desert safari.
If you want a short Dubai break of three nights, the tour departing from Istanbul is a compact option. On 28 October 2026 the tour page showed a starting price of 879.39 USD per person in a double room with 3-star hotels. Departure dates are spread through the year, so see the current dates on the tour page.
April and October: the shoulder months
The average high is 32 degrees in April and 35 in October. Days are hot, but mornings and evenings still work for plans. These two months are usually seen as the midpoint between crowds and heat (general knowledge, not verified).
Split the day in two: outdoors in the morning and evening, and somewhere cool at midday. The next section describes which indoor options make sense.
May to September: how to handle the hot months
The average high is 36 degrees in May, 39 in June, 39 in July, 40 in August and 38 in September. In July even the average low is 32, so nights do not count as cool. In these months spread the day across early morning and late evening and keep the midday hours for indoors.
For indoor options the Dubai Aquarium is a cool choice, and Ski Dubai is a day on a snow slope in the middle of the desert. Both appear on MBD Travel with a starting price.
Crowds and prices
Demand rises in winter and hotel and flight prices tend to climb, while summer is usually cheaper. That is a general trend and is not verified by MBD Travel data. School holidays and public holidays can lift demand and change the hours of some venues. We give no dates in this article because they move every year.
Before you settle on travel dates, check the hours of each experience on its product page. For tourism information, the official source is the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
A checklist before you go
Pick your dates: Choose between November and March for the most comfortable weather
Do not forget the visa: A Turkish passport needs a visa for Dubai
Check the forecast: A few days before you travel, look at the UAE National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecast
Check experience hours: Hours and rules can change by season
Spread the city over three days: If it is your first visit, our places-to-visit guide suggests a route with times and prices
These pages help with the visa application and with the full range of Dubai options.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
For outdoor plans, November to March is the most comfortable window. In those months the monthly average high stays between 24 and 31 degrees.
Which is the hottest month in Dubai?
August. The average high is 40 degrees and the average low is 31. June, July and September also run at 38 to 39 degrees on average.
Can you visit Dubai in summer?
You can, but the plan moves indoors. Spread your day across early morning and late evening, and give the midday hours to cool places such as the aquarium, Ski Dubai or a mall.
What about April and October?
The average high is 32 degrees in April and 35 in October. Days are hot, and mornings and evenings still work for plans.
Where does the weather data come from?
The table uses the monthly averages on MBD Travel experience pages (2021 to 2025). It is not a forecast for a particular day. For the current forecast, check the UAE National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
Weather averages describe past years and can change. Check the current forecast and the product pages before you travel.
