Best time to visit
Best time to visit Dubai
November to March is the best weather, warm, sunny and around 25°C on the beach, and the busiest. June to September is brutally hot, often over 40°C, but hotel prices fall by half.
- Best value
- Busy and pricier
- Quiet
During Ramadan, eating and drinking in public in daylight is discouraged, and some venues change hours. Evenings are lively, with iftar meals.
Where timing differs
- BeachesBusy and pricier
Best Nov to Mar.
- Malls and indoor attractionsQuiet
Summer is the time for bargains.
Month by month in Dubai
- J20°
- F21°
- M23°
- A27°
- M31°
- J33°
- J35°
- A35°
- S33°
- O31°
- N26°
- D22°
Best valueBusy and pricierQuiet
Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Month by month in Dubai
- November to February: The best weather, 20 to 27°C, and the busiest and priciest time.
- March and April: Getting hot, but still pleasant for the beach. Good value after Easter.
- May to September: Over 40°C in the afternoons and very humid. Hotels are cheap.
- October: Heat breaking, half-term crowds arriving.
Events worth timing a trip around
Dubai Shopping Festival runs from December into January, with discounts and fireworks. The Dubai World Cup horse race is in March. New Year's Eve fireworks at the Burj Khalifa are spectacular but book up early. Dubai Summer Surprises brings sales during the hottest months.
Before you go
- Check the dates of Ramadan, which move about 11 days earlier each year.
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