Dubai Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Dubai has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 41°C / 105°F in July, the warmest month, and drop to 24°C / 75°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 16°C / 60°F. Dubai receives about 96 mm of rain a year across roughly 8 wet days, with April the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Dubai
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 60°F | 17 mm | 2 |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 17°C / 63°F | 17 mm | 1 |
| March | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 67°F | 10 mm | 1 |
| April | 33°C / 91°F | 22°C / 71°F | 24 mm | 1 |
| May | 36°C / 98°F | 25°C / 78°F | 3 mm | 0 |
| June | 39°C / 103°F | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| July | 41°C / 105°F | 31°C / 88°F | 5 mm | 1 |
| August | 41°C / 106°F | 31°C / 87°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| September | 39°C / 102°F | 29°C / 83°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| October | 35°C / 95°F | 26°C / 78°F | 2 mm | 0 |
| November | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 71°F | 5 mm | 0 |
| December | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 64°F | 13 mm | 2 |
Best time to visit Dubai
December, January, February offer the most comfortable weather in Dubai: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — December averages 27°C (80°F); January averages 24°C (75°F); February averages 25°C (77°F).
Dubai climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Dubai?
- July is the hottest month in Dubai, with average daytime highs of 41°C / 105°F and overnight lows of 31°C / 88°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Dubai?
- January is the coldest month in Dubai, with average highs of 24°C / 75°F and lows of 16°C / 60°F.
- How much rain does Dubai get a year?
- Dubai receives about 96 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 8 wet days. April is the wettest month (24 mm on average) and June the driest (0 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Dubai?
- December, January, February are the most comfortable months in Dubai: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Dubai →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Dubai weather page.