Climate Insights for Bur Dubai

The climate in Bur Dubai is cold. The average annual temperature is -44°C and approximately 71mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 18mm of rainfall. Bur Dubai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to -56°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Bur Dubai vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -29°C with a mean of -31°C. September brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -56°C and an average temperature of -49°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Bur Dubai is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 71mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 18mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0mm. 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Bur Dubai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Bur Dubai, which began on June 21, 2026. Bur 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 February at around -29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near -56°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bur 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.