When to Go
When to Visit United Arab Emirates: Month by Month
Average highs, rainfall and public holidays across all twelve months in United Arab Emirates — and the quietest hours at the places worth going.
- Best month
- Nov
- Average high
- 24–40°C
- Rainfall
- 152mm
The year at a glance
- Good time to go
- Middling
- Less good
- Best avoided
Colours rank each country's twelve months against one another: how far the month sits from a mild 22°C in either direction, and how much of the year's rain falls in it. The number is that month's average daytime high.
Easiest months to travel
Ranked by how mild and dry each month is on average. A comfortable month can still be a busy one — check its holidays.
Every month compared
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 18° | 24mm |
| Feb | 25° | 18° | 23mm |
| Mar | 28° | 21° | 25mm |
| Apr | 31° | 24° | 18mm |
| May | 35° | 27° | 10mm |
| Jun | 38° | 30° | 3mm |
| Jul | 40° | 32° | 4mm |
| Aug | 40° | 32° | 17mm |
| Sep | 38° | 31° | 1mm |
| Oct | 35° | 28° | 3mm |
| Nov | 30° | 25° | 7mm |
| Dec | 26° | 21° | 17mm |
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Verified quiet times
Real foot-traffic data for places worth timing right.
- Flavors Grill Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 7 AM–12 PM
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
- Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant Dubai Weekdays 8 AM–12 PM
- Waterfront Market Dubai Weekdays 7–10 AM
- The View Palm Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah 10 AM–12 PM
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah Jumeirah Weekdays 10 AM–2 PM
Places to go in United Arab Emirates
hidden gem The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain performs on the man-made lake at the foot of Burj Khalifa, with jets shooting up to 140 meters in time with music and colored lights. 4.8★ (138,727 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Zabeel Park
Zabeel Park in Dubai's Al Kifaf/Al Jafiliya district (near Zabeel metro station) is a 117-acre green space famous for the Dubai Frame and a weekend flea market. 4.6★ (42,058 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Dubai Marina Walk
Dubai Marina Walk is a 7km waterfront promenade looping the artificial Marina canal, lined with palm trees, cafes, and skyscraper views — open 24 hours, free to walk, and best tackled in the early morning or after sunset when the heat and crowds ease. 4.7★ (28,608 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Dubai, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.