Best time to visit Dubai & UAE
The UAE has a mild winter and a long, very hot summer. Nov–Mar is peak season for outdoor sightseeing, Oct and Apr are warm shoulder months, and May–Sep regularly passes 40°C, when malls, indoor theme parks and hotel deals take over. Ramadan and Eid dates shift each year, so check them against your travel dates.
Seasons in Dubai & UAE
- Winter, Nov–Mar: 20–30°C days and cool evenings: desert safaris, beaches, Global Village and Miracle Garden all open. In season: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
- Warm months, Apr, Oct: 28–35°C; plan outdoor sightseeing early or late in the day. Seasonal parks open in October and close by late April. In season: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
- Summer, May–Sep: 35–45°C and humid on the coast. Indoor attractions, malls and summer sales; desert trips are uncomfortable.
Peak, shoulder and off season in Dubai & UAE
- Peak season, Nov–Mar: Best weather and the Dubai Shopping Festival; New Year's Eve pushes hotel rates to their highest.
- Shoulder season, Apr, Oct: Warm but manageable, with rates rising in October as the season starts.
- Off season, May–Sep: Peak heat with the lowest hotel rates and Dubai Summer Surprises sales.
Dubai & UAE in January
Winter · Peak season
Peak season, 20–25°C days and cool evenings; Dubai Shopping Festival usually runs to mid or late January.
In season: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
Dubai & UAE in February
Winter · Peak season
Pleasant 20–27°C. Ramadan dates shift each year (around early Feb–early Mar in 2027): eat discreetly in daylight, evenings are lively.
In season: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
Dubai & UAE in March
Winter · Peak season
Warm and dry, 22–30°C; good for beaches and the desert. Eid al-Fitr may fall this month — hotel rates rise.
In season: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
Dubai & UAE in April
Warm months · Shoulder season
Getting warm, 28–34°C; last weeks of Global Village and Miracle Garden. Plan outdoor activities early or late.
In season: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
Dubai & UAE in May
Summer · Off season
Hot, 35–40°C; outdoor seasonal parks close and hotel rates fall. Jebel Jais summit is noticeably cooler.
In season: Fujairah.
Dubai & UAE in June
Summer · Off season
Very hot (40°C+) and humid on the coast; plan indoor attractions such as Ski Dubai, IMG Worlds and the Museum of the Future. Cheaper hotels.
Dubai & UAE in July
Summer · Off season
Peak heat; Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) sales usually run July–August. Desert safaris run but are uncomfortable.
Dubai & UAE in August
Summer · Off season
Hottest and most humid month; indoor itinerary, low hotel rates and summer sales.
Dubai & UAE in September
Summer · Off season
Still 38–42°C with low prices; some seasonal attractions start reopening at the end of the month.
Dubai & UAE in October
Warm months · Shoulder season
Warm, 30–35°C and easing; Global Village opens mid-month and Miracle Garden reopens. Diwali events in Bur Dubai in some years.
In season: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
Dubai & UAE in November
Winter · Peak season
Start of the best season, 25–30°C; desert, beaches and outdoor parks all open. Prices rise towards December.
In season: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.
Dubai & UAE in December
Winter · Peak season
Peak season, 20–26°C; Dubai Shopping Festival starts mid-month and New Year's Eve pushes hotel rates to their highest — book early.
In season: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Hatta, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.