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° | 16° | 21mm |
| Feb | 25° | 16° | 16mm |
| Mar | 28° | 19° | 15mm |
| Apr | 33° | 22° | 12mm |
| May | 37° | 25° | 2mm |
| Jun | 39° | 28° | 0mm |
| Jul | 41° | 31° | 2mm |
| Aug | 41° | 30° | 0mm |
| Sep | 39° | 28° | 0mm |
| Oct | 35° | 25° | 2mm |
| Nov | 31° | 21° | 6mm |
| Dec | 26° | 18° | 10mm |
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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 10 AM–12 PM
- Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | مطعم الخيمة التراثي Dubai 8 AM–12 PM
- The View Palm Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah 10 AM–12 PM
- TPT by Late Sharjah 8 AM–12 PM
- Creek Park Dubai 10–11 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★ (138,674 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★ (28,606 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Jebel Jais
Jebel Jais, the UAE's tallest peak (about 1,934m), sits in Wadi Shehah roughly 1.5 hours from Dubai and 45 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah city.
attraction Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, on the Bur Dubai side of the Creek near Al Fahidi Metro Station (Green Line), is Dubai's best-preserved old quarter — a maze of coral-and-gypsum wind-tower houses now packed with museums, galleries, and cafés.
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Dubai, from Open-Meteo; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.