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Dubai weather can be summarized as hot.

In winter time, from November to March, Dubai weather is sunny and warm with temperatures that are about 23°C with cooler nights.

During the summer, temperatures are 40°C on average and they can be even higher the further inland you are.

Dubai weather is not usually rainy. In fact, Dubai just receives about 5 inches of rainfall per year on average.

Another important thing to remember is that Dubai weather is very different indoors. Remember that air-conditioning was almost certainly invented in the Middle East (in the simpler form of wind towers) and that Dubai has had cooling systems since at least the early 20th century. Now they have air-conditioning down to a fine, if breezy, art, and some visitors may find indoor temperatures uncomfortably cold. Packing a jumper or jacket is always a good idea, particularly if you are going to watch a film in the cinema.

When planning your trip, you should also take Ramadan into account. See our page on the Dubai moon calendar to help you decide whether or not to visit during Ramadan.

The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April, when the weather is coolest. Ramadan, which takes place at a different time each year on the western calendar, is the Muslim month of fasting and is strictly adhered to throughout the UAE. That means that it’s illegal, not to mention rude, to eat, drink or smoke in public from sunrise to sunset during your stay.

Although the beaches are frequented throughout the year, the best beach weather in during early spring and late fall, when the water temperatures are comfortable.
Walking outdoors becomes difficult in the summer months as both temperature and humidity is high. It is strongly recommended that during the summer months, when temperatures sour above 95F (35C) and the humidity reaches above 90%, not to venture outdoors for long periods of time. Luckily, many indoor activities in Dubai can keep everyone entertained until the sun sets and the temperature drops.