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United Arab Emirates in May: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What May 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
- 35°C
- Average low
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 10mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 5th warmest month of United Arab Emirates's year. The 7th wettest month, at 7% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in May
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- May 18 Hajj season begins
- May 25 Eid al-Adha public sector
- May 26 Arafat (Hajj) Day
- May 27 Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
- May 28 Eid al-Adha Holiday
- May 8 Hajj season begins (tentative)
- May 16 Arafat (Hajj) Day (tentative)
- May 17 Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (tentative)
- May 17 Eid al-Adha Holiday (tentative)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Dubai, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.