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MARCH

Whats the Weather like in Dubai in March

The second largest, and most densely populated of the United Arab Emirates is Dubai. Its also one of the most multicultural areas, with many Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, American and European residents. Dubai enjoys a hot desert climate and provides white sandy beaches coupled with modern and unique sightseeing opportunities.

Temperature

March brings temperatures ranging from 17°C-28°C in Dubai, compared to April, which has an average temperature of around 26°C. With only a half inch of rain expected during the entire month, UV is high so sunscreen is advisable and the humidity increases slightly from previous months, but shouldnt cause too much, if any, discomfort.

As expected Dubai experiences a dry hot desert climate. The month of March is characterized by rising daily high temperatures with daily high temperatures increasing from 26°C to 30°C, compared to the summer season this is considerable cooler and more comfortable as in August temperatures can exceed 41°C. However, on some occasions in March temperatures can even exceed a sweltering 36°C.

Average Sunshine Hours

During March, as spring is under way the sunshine hours are starting to increase to nine hours, up an hour from the months of January and February. Over the course of March, the length of day is gradually increasing. The longest day falls on March 31st with 12:24 hours of daylight, whilst the shortest day of the month is March 1st with 11:40 hours of daylight.

Clouds

During March the median cloud cover ranges from a mostly clear 19% to 25%. Even though cloud cover over the course of the year is very low, the trend in March is for the sky to be clearing with the median cloud cover decreasing by 6% from the start to the end of the month.

Rainfall

Precipitation at this time of year is very low, with the average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed in a given day at just 15%, with very little variation over the course of the month. On average only 10mm of rainfall is expected throughout the month, spread across just six days.

February is usually the month that experiences the most rainfall, however this is still low at 40mm, spread over just four days. If it does in fact rain, the most common forms of precipitation are moderate rain, thunderstorms and light rain.

Humidity

During March the relative humidity ranges from a comfortable 33% to a very humid 92%, rarely dropping below a very dry 14%. The air is usually driest around March 31st, at which time the relative humidity drops below 44% three days out of four. The most humid day is likely to fall around March 1st, where humidity levels may rise above 76% three days out of four.

Furthermore, over the course of a typical March the dew point ranges from a dry 9°C to a mildly humid 18°C, rarely dropping below 2°C or exceeding 21°C. This means that between March 1st and March 31st the air is relatively comfortable with dew points that are neither too dry nor too muggy.

WOver the course of a typical March wind speeds vary from 1 m/s to 7 m/s, which is considered as a light to moderate breeze. The highest average wind speed of 4 m/s usually occurs around March 21st, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 7 m/s.

The lowest average wind speed of 4 m/s occurs around March 1st, when the average daily maximum wind speed is 6 m/s. At this time of year the wind is most often coming from a southern direction.

Average Sea Temperature

The sea temperature in March is pleasantly warm at 22°C, which is warm enough to go for a swim. During the summer months sea temperatures can get quite hot, for example in August the water temperature can increase to a hot 33°C.

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APRIL

Whats the Weather like in Dubai in April

Dubai, one of seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, is a popular holiday destination. Dubai boasts some of the worlds tallest and most intricately designed buildings, housed amongst traditional Islamic architecture and Arabic history.

Temperature

Although Dubai is hot year round, April is when temperatures really start to spike. They rise to between 19°C and 32°C, with an average of 26°C, compared to May, which has an average temperature of around 31°C.

The humidity increases meaning some visitors may begin to feel a little uncomfortable in the conditions and the UV levels rocket so its important to take care in the sun. Rainfall is a low 0.3 inches.

The highest temperature which has been recorded in April in recent years was 40°C, it is also unlikely for temperatures to drop below 20°C. April is mainly characterized by rising daily high temperatures and if you were to travel to Dubai in the summer months it is likely you would experience daily average temperatures in the high 30s.

Average Sunshine Hours

The sunshine hours in April are gradually starting to increase to 10 hours, compared to nine hours in March. Overall, the length of day is increasing too, the longest day falls on April 30th, with 13:05 hours of daylight, whilst the shortest day of the month is April 1st with 12:25 hours of daylight.

Clouds

During April the median cloud cover ranges from a clear 6% to a mostly clear 18%. April 30th is usually the clearest day of the month, when the sky is predicted to be clear, mostly clear or partly cloudy 74% of the time. April 1st is usually the cloudiest day of the month, where the sky is predicted to be overcast, mostly cloudy or partly cloudy 22% of the time.

Weather Warnings

On April 18th in 2008 a severe sandstorm hit Dubai causing reduced visibility up to 1,500 metres. Motorists across the region faced hazardous driving conditions, however flights in and out of the UAE were not disrupted. Sandstorms in Dubai are usually caused by strong north-westerly winds blowing from Saudi Arabia.

Rainfall

Precipitation at this time of year in Dubai is highly unlikely. On average April only sees 10mm of rainfall over just two days, compared to December which is slightly higher at 20mm over four days. The probability that precipitation will be observed in Dubai varies throughout the month.

Rain is most likely on April 1st, when it is 13% likely, whilst precipitation is least likely around April 30th at 5%. Throughout the month, the most common forms of precipitation are moderate rain, thunderstorms and light rain.

Humidity

Humidity levels are gradually starting to decrease in April, the typical humidity levels range from a dry 26% to a very humid 89%. Over the course of a typical April humidity levels rarely drop below 12%. The air is usually driest around April 30th, at which time the relative humidity drops below a comfortable 35% three days of out of four, on the other hand the most humid day is around April 1st, where humidity levels can rise above an uncomfortable 81%.

Wind

Throughout April typical wind speeds vary from 1m/s to 7 m/s, considered as a light to moderate breeze, rarely exceeding 10 m/s. The highest average wind speed of 4 m/s occurs around April 3rd, at which time the average maximum wind speed is 7 m/s. At this time of year wind is most often coming from a southern direction 16% of the time.

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MAY

Whats the Weather like in Dubai in May

Situated on the Persian Gulf Coast, Dubai is a resort destination within the United Arab Emirates with white sandy beaches to the east and the Hajar Mountains to the West, with vast amounts of urban sprawl and desert in between. The area is hot and dry year round.

Temperature

May is the start of the summer in Dubai and sees temperatures, highs that many native Brits are not accustomed to ranging from 23°C-36°C, with an average of 31°C, compared to June, which has an average temperature of around 33°C.

Being a desert region, rainfall during May is very rare so its a great time for being outdoors, though beware of the high humidity levels, which may be uncomfortable for some.

May is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with temperatures increasing from 35°C to 38°C and even exceeding to 42°C! On the other hand daily low temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C and can occasionally fall below 21°C.

Average Sunshine Hours

During May the sunshine hours are starting to increase up to 11 hours on average. However, the daylight hours stay relatively constant throughout the month. The shortest day in May is May 1st with 13:07 hours of daylight, whilst the longest day is May 31st with 13:36 hours of daylight in total.

Clouds

At this time of year the median cloud cover ranges from a clear 1% to 6%. During this month it is very rare to see any clouds at all! The trend in May is for the sky to be clearing with the median cloud cover decreasing by 5% from the start to the end of the month.

Rainfall

Precipitation in Dubai is very rare; in May the average probability of rainfall on any given day is only 3%, with little variation over the course of the month. In total only 10mm of rainfall is expected, compared to February where on average 40mm of rainfall is expected to fall over just four days. If it were to rain, the most common forms of precipitation at this time of year are moderate rain, thunderstorms and light rain, however this is very unlikely.

Humidity 

During May the relative humidity ranges from a dry 26% to a very humid 89% over the course of the month, rarely dropping below a very dry 11% or exceeding a very humid 100%. May is actually one of the least humid months where humidity levels usually stay around 50%, compared to January and December where humidity levels can exceed 65% on a daily basis.

The dew point is often a better way to measure how comfortable you will find the weather. In May the dew point generally ranges from a dry 10°C to a muggy 24°C.

Wind

The wind speeds in May typically vary from 1 m/s to 7 m/s, which is considered as a light to moderate breeze, rarely exceeding 9 m/s. The highest average wind speed of 4 m/s usually occurs around May 20th, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is a moderate 7 m/s. At this time of year the wind is most often coming from the south.

Average Sea Temperature

The sea temperature is also picking up in May at 28°C, compared to April, where the average sea temperature stays around 25°C. This makes it perfect for water sports such as windsurfing and kite surfing.

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JUNE

Whats the Weather like in Dubai in June

Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, is a popular holiday destination for travellers from all over the world. Just a 7 hour flight from the UK, thousands of Brits each year descend on the Arabian desert resort to take advantage of the hot and dry desert climate.

Temperature

June in Dubai is, without a doubt, hot. Temperatures reach about 38°C in the hottest part of the day, with overnight temperatures rarely dropping below 26°C, with an average of 33°C, compared to July, which has an average temperature of around 35°C.

The desert location means theres very little rainfall, and visitors during June are unlikely to see any at all. However, the humidity reaches extreme levels in June so travellers may become damp and uncomfortable in the heat.

The month of June is characterized by constant daily high temperatures with the possibility of temperatures exceeding 43°C! However, on very rare occasions temperatures can drop below 24°C, but still expect to see temperatures reach around 39°C.

The warm season in Dubai lasts from May 18th until September 25th, with average daily temperatures of 37°C. The hottest months of the year are usually July and August where daily high temperatures can reach over 40°C.

Average Sunshine Hours

Over the course of June the length of day stays relatively constant. The shortest day of the month, as expected is June 1st with an average of 13:36 hours of daylight, while the longest day is June 24th with 13:43 hours of daylight. However, the amount of sunshine hours has slightly increased from 10 hours in May to 11 hours in June.

Cloud

During June the median cloud cover is extremely low at 1% and does not vary over the course of the month. As an example, on June 15th, the sky is clear or mostly clear 74% of the time and partly cloudy only 4% of the time.

Rainfall

Precipitation is extremely rare in June. February is usually the month most likely to experience rain with an average of 40mm of rainfall, spread over four days.

Humidity

Humidity levels in June typically range from a dry 27% to a very humid 89% over the course of the month, rarely dropping below a very dry 13%. The air is predicted to be driest around June 1st, when the relative humidity drops below a comfortable 35% three days out of four, whilst the most humid is expected to be around June 4th, where humidity levels could rise above a humid 78%.

Furthermore, over the course of a typical June, the dew point varies from a comfortable 13°C to an oppressive 26°C and rarely drops below 6°C or above 29°C.

Wind

Throughout June the average wind speeds range from 1 m/s to 7 m/s, which is considered as a light to moderate breeze, rarely exceeding a fresh breeze of 9 m/s. In Dubai the wind is most often coming from the south (16% of the time), or the west (15% of the time).

Average Sea Temperature

Sea temperatures are also increasing in June from 28°C in May to 31°C in June! Making it the perfect temperature for water sports or swimming. However, as it gets extremely hot at this time of year make sure to put on plenty of sun cream and keep hydrated.

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JULY

Whats the weather like in Dubai in July

The United Arab Emirates are often known as being very traditional, but Dubais modern outlook in terms of culture and architecture is what makes it stands out as a top holiday destination. Controlled by the UK until 1971, there are many noticeable western influences in this Arabic desert region.

Although Dubai is hot all year round, July is one of the two hottest months of the year, with temperatures reaching a whopping 40 degrees Celsius. Overnight, temperatures remain high at around 29 degrees. Theres practically no rainfall during the summer months, although the humidity is through the roof.

Temperature

The warm season in Dubai lasts from May 18th to September 25th with an average daily high temperature above 37°C. The hottest day of the year is July 28th, with an average high of 41°C and low of 31°C, with an average temperature of 35°C, compared to August, which has an average of around 36°C.

The highest recorded temperature in recent years was a blistering 49°C, whilst the lowest was 20.4°C.

Average Sunshine Hours

During July, the length of day is essentially constant. The shortest day of the month is July 31st with 13:19 hours of daylight, while the longest day of the month is July 1st with 13:41 hours of daylight. However, at this time of year the amount of sunshine hours are starting to gradually decrease to 11 hours per day – thats one hour less compared to June which receives on average 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Clouds

There are hardly any clouds during July as the median cloud cover is only 4% and does not vary substantially over the course of the month. As an example, July 16th; the sky is clear or mostly clear 73% of the time and partly cloudy only 6% of the time.

Rainfall

Precipitation is extremely low in July as the average probability that some form of rainfall will be observed on any given day is only 1%, with little variation throughout the month. The month most likely to experience any form of precipitation is February, where on average 40mm of rainfall is likely.

Humidity

During July the typical humidity ranges from a dry 30% to a very humid 89%, rarely dropping below a very dry 15%. The air is usually driest around July 28th, at which time the relative humidity drops below 38% three days out of four. Whilst it is predicted to be most humid around July 3rd, where humidity levels can rise above 78%, three days out of four.

Furthermore, over the course of a typical July in Dubai the dew point ranges from a comfortable 16°C to a very oppressive 27°C and rarely falls below a dry 8°C or above 30°C.

Wind

Throughout July the typical wind speeds vary from a light 1 m/s to a moderate breeze of 7 m/s, rarely exceeding 9 m/s. The highest average wind speed of 4 m/s occurs around July 1st, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 7 m/s. At this time of year the wind is most often coming from a southern direction.

Average Sea Temperature

At this time of year the sea temperature is usually around 32°C, compared to January when the sea temperature is at its lowest at 21°C. This makes July a perfect time of year to go swimming or take part in a number of water sports such as kite surfing or windsurfing.

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AUGUST

Whats the Weather like in Dubai in August

Dubai, located in the Arabian Desert on the Persian Gulf Coast, experiences year round warm and dry weather, with the summer months being particularly hot and windy. This desert climate, as well as the stunning beaches and blue seas, is a major selling point for the emirate.

August is one of the two hottest months in Dubai, and temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius are considered normal. Visitors at this time of year are unlikely to see temperatures dip much below the 30 degree mark. There is practically no rainfall during August, and the humidity and UV levels are extreme.

Temperature

In Dubai the warm season lasts from May 18th up until September 25th, with an average daily high temperature above 37°C.

August is characterized by gradually falling daily high temperatures, with an average temperature of 36°C, compared to September, which has an average temperature of around 33°C. 

August has daily highs around 40°C throughout the month, on occasions exceeding 44°C and dropping below 37°C, only one day in ten! The highest temperature recorded in recent years in August was a blistering 48.7°C, while the coolest was 23.1°C, which is still nothing to complain about.

As the summer is gradually coming to a close, the length of day is slowly decreasing. The shortest day of the month is August 31st with 12:39 hours of daylight, whilst the longest day is predicted to be August 1st with 13:18 hours of daylight.

Clouds

Cloud cover at this time of year is extremely low. On average the median cloud cover is a clear 4% and does not vary substantially over the month. An example day would be August 16th, where the sky is clear or mostly clear 74% of the time and only partly cloudy 5% of the time.

Rainfall

Throughout the year precipitation is very low in Dubai, however in August it is exceptionally rare. The average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed on any given day throughout the month is only 1%! The wettest month of year is actually February, with an average of 40mm of rainfall throughout the month.

Humidity

Humidity at this time of year is rather high ranging from a comfortable 30% to a very humid 89% over the course of a typical August, and rarely dropping below 15% or as high as 100%.

On average, the air is driest around August 9th, at which time the relative humidity drops below a comfortable 38% three days out of four, while it is predicted to be most humid around August 31st, where humidity levels can rise above 76% three days out of four.

On average the most humid months are December, January and February where humidity levels in Dubai can reach 65%. Whilst the least humid month is predicted to be May where humidity levels hover around a comfortable 50%.

Furthermore, the dew point is often a better way to measure how comfortable you will find the weather as it relates to whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin. Over the course of August, the dew point varies from a mildly humid 17°C to a very oppressive 27°C.

Wind

Wind levels at this time of year are very low. Over the course of August the average wind speeds vary from 1 m/s to 7 m/s, which is considered as a light to moderate breeze, hardly ever exceeding 9 m/s. 

Average Sea Temperature

August sees the highest water temperatures of the year at a warm 33°C on average, so this is the perfect month to hit the beach and have a dip in the sea

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SEPTEMBER

Whats the Weather like in Dubai in September

The hot and dry desert climate of Dubai is one of the top reasons why this Middle Eastern resort is one of the most popular holiday destinations with travelers. In fact, Dubai City is regarded as the 8th most visited city, and Dubai International Airport the 6th busiest airport in the world. But Dubai has much more than just sun, sea and surf.

Temperature

Temperatures begin to drop in September, marking the end of the summer, but with highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C, Dubai is still a hotspot - literally. Like the summer months, there is practically no rainfall and the humidity finally begins to subside, visitors shouldnt find themselves too damp or uncomfortable.

The average temperature during September is still very hot at 33°C – 4°C higher than October. The warm season in Dubai typically lasts from May 18th until September 25th, with an average daily high of 37°C and an average low of 31°C.

The highest temperature recorded in September in recent years was a blistering 45.1°C, while the lowest was only 16.5°C.

Average Sunshine Hours

Over the course of September the length of day is gradually decreasing. The shortest day of the month is September 30th with a total of 11:56 hours of daylight, whilst the longest day of the month is September 1st with 12:38 hours of daylight. The amount of sunshine hours are slowly decreasing too, but they are still the same compared to August at 10 hours.

Clouds

The cloud cover in Dubai is generally low throughout the year. During September the median cloud cover is a clear 1% and does not vary substantially over the course of the month. As an example, on September 15th, the sky is clear or mostly clear 77% of the time and only partly cloudy 3% of the time. So you are pretty much guaranteed clear skies and very hot weather if you choose to stay in Dubai during September.

Rainfall

Precipitation at this time of year is also very rare. The wettest month of the year is usually February, which receives on average 40mm of rainfall throughout the month.

Humidity

The humidity in September usually ranges from a comfortable 31% to a very humid 91% over the course of the month, rarely dropping below a dry 16% or reaching a very humid 100%.

The air is typically driest around September 12th, at which time the relative humidity drops below a comfortable 39% three days out of four. The humidity levels are predicted to be highest around September 30th, rising above a humid 82%, three days out of four.

Over the course of September, the dew point generally varies from a comfortable 15°C to a very oppressive 27°C, and rarely falls below 8°C or above 29°C.

Wind

September experiences typical wind speeds varying from just 1 m/s to 7 m/s, which is considered as a light to moderate breeze, rarely ever exceeding 8 m/s. The highest average wind speed of 4 m/s is expected to occur around September 1st, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is a moderate 7 m/s.

On the other hand, the lowest average wind speed of 3 m/s occurs around September 30th, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 7 m/s. At this time of year in Dubai the wind is most often coming from the south 16% of the time and the west 15% of the time.

Average Sea Temperature

Sea temperatures at this time of year are also gradually starting to decrease from 33°C in August to 32°C in September. However, the temperature is still perfect for swimming and water sports such as windsurfing!