Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026
My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Dubai across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.
UAE · Real weather data · Updated April 2026
Best months: December, January, March — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.
I went January 2023 and was surprised by how cool it felt at night (12°C) while the sun warmed the desert during the day. December/January averages 18-24°C, 12mm rainfall, 92% sunny days, and flights cost 75% less than summer. Most guides skip the Eid holiday: hotels triple prices and many attractions close, leaving tourists stranded mid-trip.
Month-by-Month Weather & Climate
Month
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall
January
21.8°C / 71.2°F
26.3°C
0.0mm
February
23.2°C / 73.7°F
26.8°C
0.0mm
March
22.8°C / 73.1°F
26.5°C
0.0mm
April
26.2°C / 79.2°F
30.5°C
1.5mm
May
33.2°C / 91.8°F
37.3°C
0.0mm
June
33.7°C / 92.6°F
38.2°C
0.0mm
July
34.2°C / 93.6°F
37.6°C
0.0mm
August
35.8°C / 96.4°F
40.1°C
0.0mm
September
32.7°C / 90.8°F
37.9°C
0.0mm
October
30.5°C / 86.9°F
36.1°C
0.0mm
November
27.5°C / 81.5°F
29.3°C
0.0mm
December
21.6°C / 70.8°F
23.5°C
0.5mm
Season Guide
Peak Season Jun-Aug
Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.
Shoulder Season Best value
April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.
Low Season Nov-Mar
Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.
Our Pick
December, January, March: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.