Climate Insights for Dubai

The climate in Dubai is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 75mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 54mm of rainfall. Dubai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperatures in Dubai vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Dubai is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 75mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 54mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 54mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Dubai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Dubai, which began on June 21, 2026. Dubai is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 59 days from now.

The best time to visit Dubai is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 43°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dubai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.