Climate in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 25.7°C and the city receives roughly 103 mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days a year, with around 3633 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 39°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 12.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Dubai is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Dubai receives about 103 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 9 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Dubai sees an estimated 3633 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Dubai are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Dubai has a climate comfort score of 51/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Singapore — Tropical, comfort 41/100
• Climate in Hong Kong — Tropical, comfort 53/100
• Climate in Bangkok — Tropical, comfort 64/100