Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Dubai
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Dubai are January, February, December — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Dubai (24 m elevation).
Month by month
Dubai weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3°C / 76°F | 3 | 93 | Best |
| February | 26.1°C / 79°F | 0.8 | 93 | Best |
| March | 29.9°C / 86°F | 1.3 | 73 | |
| April | 34°C / 93°F | 0.8 | 47 | Shoulder |
| May | 38.5°C / 101°F | 0.3 | 23 | |
| June | 42°C / 108°F | 0 | 11 | |
| July | 42.5°C / 109°F | 0.7 | 9 | |
| August | 42.6°C / 109°F | 0 | 9 | |
| September | 40.7°C / 105°F | 0 | 15 | |
| October | 36.4°C / 98°F | 0.5 | 33 | Shoulder |
| November | 31.6°C / 89°F | 0.5 | 63 | |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 1 | 89 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Dubai month by month
Dubai's comfort score swings harder than almost anywhere else RouteVerdict measures. January leads at 93, with an average high of 24.3°C and just 3 wet days, followed closely by February's 92.7 and December's 88.8. From May onward the numbers flip: June through August average highs of 42–42.6°C with comfort scores collapsing to single digits — August's 9.3 is the lowest of the year, alongside July's 9.4 and June's 10.8. Those same summer months are also the driest, at 0–0.7 wet days. April and October sit as shoulder months, with comfort scores of 46.6 and 32.7 — still far from winter's comfort but a step down from peak summer's extremes.
FAQ
Dubai timing questions
What is the best month to visit Dubai?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are January, February, and December, with January scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Dubai?
August, with an average daily high of 42.6°C (109°F).
What is the rainiest month in Dubai?
January, averaging 3 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Dubai?
April and October — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
How extreme does Dubai's summer heat get?
June through August average highs of 42–42.6°C, and comfort scores fall to single digits — August's 9.3 is the lowest of the year, with July at 9.4 and June at 10.8.
What is Dubai's single best month for weather?
January, with an average high of 24.3°C, only 3 wet days, and a comfort score of 93 — the highest measured for any month.