Dubai Weather and the Best Time to Visit
Month-by-month weather guide for Dubai: temperatures, humidity, crowds, prices. The best and worst months to visit.
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Dubai has two seasons: pleasant (November–April) and brutal (June–September). October and May are the shoulder months. Hotel prices, airfares and crowd levels track the weather closely — plan around them to spend less or avoid heat.
November to March — the main season
22–28°C daytime, cool nights, low humidity. Beaches are warm enough, pools heated. This is when you want to visit, which is also why hotel prices triple from a July low. Book 2–3 months ahead; expect 1,200–3,000 AED/night at mid-range hotels. Dubai Shopping Festival (mid-Dec to late Jan) brings extra discounts.
April and October — the shoulders
28–35°C days, 20–25°C nights. Still enjoyable but afternoons start to bite. Prices mid-range (800–1,800 AED), crowds lighter. The sweet spot if you want decent weather and lower rates.
May and September
35–42°C, humidity climbing. Pool water starts to feel like a hot bath. Hotels drop to 600–1,200 AED. Outdoor activities before 09:00 and after 20:00 only.
June to August — summer
42–48°C regular highs, 90% humidity by August. Life moves indoors — malls, cinemas, aquariums, Ski Dubai. Hotels drop to 500–900 AED, DXB airfares halve. Not ideal for beach, perfect for a short, cool indoor break at bargain prices.
Ramadan
Dates vary (10 days earlier each year — March 2027 approx). Daytime eating in public is restricted. Nightlife opens 20:00 onwards and runs late. Lower hotel occupancy but reduced tourist infrastructure during the day.
FAQ
- What's the hottest month in Dubai?
- August — average high 42°C, peaks regularly hit 48°C with 90% humidity.
- Is November too late to visit Dubai beaches?
- No — November water is 26°C, perfect for swimming. December dips to 22°C, still swimmable.
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