Facts checked against live data · 12 Sept 2026

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United Arab Emirates in March: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What March is actually like in United Arab Emirates — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
28°C
Average low
21°C
Rainfall
25mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 9th warmest month of United Arab Emirates's year. The wettest month — 16% of the year's rain falls now.

Public holidays in March

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • March 19 Eid al-Fitr Holiday
  • March 20 Eid al-Fitr
  • March 10 Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
  • March 11 Eid al-Fitr Holiday (tentative)

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Dubai, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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