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Best time to visit
November to March has pleasant weather for the beach, the desert and being outdoors. Summers are extremely hot, so much of the day is spent indoors, and opening hours can change during Ramadan, whose dates move each year.
How many days you need
Three to four days covers the tall towers and the downtown area, the older district around the creek, a beach afternoon and a desert experience. Add a day to visit a neighboring emirate.
Getting around
The metro is clean and useful for the main corridor, taxis and ride-hailing apps cover the rest, and many malls and stations are linked by air-conditioned walkways. Dress modestly in public places and religious sites, and check local rules on photography and behavior.
What to skip
The big tourist malls are impressive, but the older creek district offers a very different feel. Crossing the creek by traditional boat is a simple, inexpensive way to see it.
Where to stay in Dubai
Hotels and vacation rentals around Dubai with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Dubai
The most comfortable months in Dubai are January to February and November to December, with average daytime highs of 76 to 88°F and 1 to 3 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 109°F, and January the coolest at 76°F. January sees the most rain, around 3 days, while May is the driest with about 0.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Dubai: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Dubai?
- The most comfortable stretch is January to February and November to December, when average highs run 76 to 88°F with 1 to 3 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 109°F on average, and January the coolest at 76°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Dubai?
- January, with roughly 3 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Dubai?
- July averages 108°F by day and 87°F at night, and January averages 76°F and 57°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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