The short answer
When to go to Dubai
The best window is November to March, with January averaging highs near 24°C and evenings cool enough for a light layer. April and October are transitional, and manageable only with early starts and indoor afternoons. Avoid May to September if you can: highs reach about 42°C with heavy coastal humidity, which is genuinely hard on seniors and small children. Some seasonal attractions, including Dubai Miracle Garden, close through the summer. December and New Year dates are the busiest and most expensive, so book well ahead.
Month by month
Dubai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 15°C | 21 mm | Mild days and cool evenings; occasional showers | |
| February | 26°C | 16°C | 10 mm | Comfortable for outdoor sights and evening walks | |
| March | 29°C | 19°C | 22 mm | Warming up; start outdoor plans earlier in the day | |
| April | 34°C | 22°C | 3 mm | Hot by midday; keep outdoor sights to early and late | |
| May | 38°C | 26°C | 0 mm | Very hot; outdoors is tiring, and seasonal parks start to close | |
| June | 40°C | 28°C | 0 mm | Extreme heat; indoor plans only for older travellers | |
| July | 42°C | 31°C | 1 mm | Extreme heat and high humidity along the coast | |
| August | 42°C | 32°C | 0 mm | Hottest month; hard on seniors and small children | |
| September | 40°C | 29°C | 0 mm | Still very hot and humid; no real relief yet | |
| October | 36°C | 25°C | 2 mm | Heat easing late in the month; seasonal parks reopen | |
| November | 31°C | 21°C | 6 mm | Pleasant days; the season for outdoor sights begins | |
| December | 27°C | 17°C | 15 mm | Mild and busy; book holiday dates well ahead |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Dubai seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Mild days and cool evenings; occasional showers
- February: Comfortable for outdoor sights and evening walks
- December: Mild and busy; book holiday dates well ahead
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Warming up; start outdoor plans earlier in the day
- November: Pleasant days; the season for outdoor sights begins
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Hot by midday; keep outdoor sights to early and late
- October: Heat easing late in the month; seasonal parks reopen
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Very hot; outdoors is tiring, and seasonal parks start to close
- June: Extreme heat; indoor plans only for older travellers
- July: Extreme heat and high humidity along the coast
- August: Hottest month; hard on seniors and small children
- September: Still very hot and humid; no real relief yet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Dubai: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Dubai?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Dubai, with March and November also good. The best window is November to March, with January averaging highs near 24°C and evenings cool enough for a light layer. April and October are transitional, and manageable only with early starts and indoor afternoons. Avoid May to September if you can: highs reach about 42°C with heavy coastal humidity, which is genuinely hard on seniors and small children. Some seasonal attractions, including Dubai Miracle Garden, close through the summer. December and New Year dates are the busiest and most expensive, so book well ahead.
Which months should I avoid in Dubai with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; outdoors is tiring, and seasonal parks start to close Extreme heat; indoor plans only for older travellers
When does it rain most in Dubai?
March is the wettest month, with about 22 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 42°C.