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The best time to visit Dubai is November to March, when daytime highs sit between 24°C and 30°C and evenings are cool enough for the desert, souks and outdoor dining. December and early January are the busiest and costliest weeks. October and April are good shoulder months. June to September is very hot, with highs above 40°C, but hotel rates fall sharply.
Month-by-month at a glance
- Jan24°Best
- Feb25°Best
- Mar28°Best
- Apr33°Good
- May37°Fair
- Jun40°Avoid
- Jul41°Avoid
- Aug41°Avoid
- Sep39°Fair
- Oct35°Good
- Nov30°Best
- Dec26°Best
Dubai weather, crowds and what to expect
| Month | High / Low | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | 24° / 14° | 19 mm | high | Coolest month. DSF runs to mid-January, so book hotels early. |
| FebruaryBest | 25° / 15° | 25 mm | medium | Pleasant days. Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February 2027. |
| MarchBest | 28° / 18° | 22 mm | medium | Warm and dry. Eid al-Fitr, expected around 9–10 March 2027, brings a short spike. |
| AprilGood | 33° / 21° | 7 mm | medium | Hot by afternoon. Beaches and water parks are at their best. |
| MayFair | 37° / 25° | 1 mm | low | Hot. Good hotel deals if you plan mornings and indoor attractions. |
| JuneAvoid | 40° / 28° | 0 mm | low | Very hot with humid nights. Indian school holidays keep some demand. |
| JulyAvoid | 41° / 30° | 1 mm | low | Peak heat. Dubai Summer Surprises sales; indoor-only days. |
| AugustAvoid | 41° / 30° | 0 mm | low | Hottest and most humid. Only for malls, indoor parks and hotel deals. |
| SeptemberFair | 39° / 27° | 0 mm | low | Still hot. Rates start climbing in the last week. |
| OctoberGood | 35° / 23° | 1 mm | medium | Heat eases by month-end. Global Village and outdoor attractions reopen. |
| NovemberBest | 30° / 19° | 3 mm | high | Ideal weather. Diwali (8 November 2026) brings Indian holiday crowds. |
| DecemberBest | 26° / 16° | 15 mm | high | Peak season. DSF from 4 December; New Year's Eve rates can double. |
Long-term monthly averages. Individual years vary — check a forecast in the week before you travel.
Festivals and events in Dubai
14 October 2026 to May 2027
Global Village Season 31
Country pavilions, street food and stage shows, evenings only. Weekends get very crowded.
8 November 2026
Diwali in Dubai
Light-ups and events around Al Seef and Bur Dubai; Meena Bazaar and Karama are busy for the week.
2–3 December
UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)
Public holiday with fireworks and heavier traffic. Hotels fill with visitors from across the Gulf.
4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 (announced dates)
Dubai Shopping Festival
Mall sales, drone shows and raffles. Hotel rates rise across the city.
31 December
New Year's Eve
Burj Khalifa fireworks. Downtown roads close by late afternoon and hotel rates peak.
Expected around 8 February to 9 March 2027
Ramadan
Quieter days, lively evenings and iftar buffets. Dates depend on the moon sighting.
July to August
Dubai Summer Surprises
Sales and children's events in malls. The heat is the trade-off.
Why November to March is the best time to visit Dubai
From mid-November to mid-March, Dubai's highs sit between 24°C and 30°C and humidity is low. That is the window when a desert safari, a walk through the old souks and an evening at Global Village feel comfortable rather than draining. It also lines up neatly with Diwali, Christmas and the January long weekends in India, which is why fares and hotel rates rise with the temperature drop.
Month-by-month: what to expect
November to March (peak season)
The weather is the best it gets. December and the first half of January are the busiest weeks: the Dubai Shopping Festival, UAE National Day and New Year's Eve all fall here, and 4★ room rates can be 40–80% higher than in October. February is often the sweet spot, with good weather and fewer families travelling.
October and April (shoulder)
Afternoons touch 33–35°C, so plan outdoor sights for the morning or after 4 pm. Beaches and water parks are at their best, hotel deals are easier to find, and Global Village opens in mid-October.
May to September (summer)
Highs of 40–41°C with coastal humidity make walking outside unpleasant after 9 am. If you go, build the trip around malls, Ski Dubai, aquariums and indoor parks. Hotel rates can drop by a third or more, which is why summer still suits families on a tight budget during Indian school holidays.
Visiting Dubai during Ramadan 2027
Ramadan is expected to run from about 8 February to 9 March 2027. Restaurants and malls stay open for visitors, but be discreet about eating and drinking in public during daylight, and expect shorter hours at some attractions. Evenings are lively, with iftar tents and late-night markets.
Gulf flight schedules were disrupted at short notice during parts of 2026. Check the MEA travel advisory and your airline's status before paying in full, and buy cover that includes trip cancellation through travel insurance.
Once you have dates, see what the trip will cost on Dubai trip cost, choose an area on where to stay in Dubai, and plan your days with things to do in Dubai. Most Indian passport holders need a visa arranged before flying; the steps are on our UAE visa guide.
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