Climate Insights for Dubai

The climate in Dubai is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 73mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 22mm of rainfall. Dubai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, 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. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January 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 October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Dubai is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 73mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 22mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 22mm 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 moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Dubai, which began on March 20, 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 July at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 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 12mm per month. By contrast, July 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.