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The best time to visit United Arab Emirates is November-April
In summer, the daytime temperatures in central Dubai, United Arab Emirates can reach a top of 40℃ (105℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 16℃ (61℉) around January-time. In other areas of United Arab Emirates, temperatures might differ so be sure to compare other destinations below.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting United Arab Emirates, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in March, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
For more information about when to travel to United Arab Emirates, the monthly weather breakdown for the top travel destinations, and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.Quick links: Fast facts / Seasons / Average temperatures / FAQs / Map
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United Arab Emirates seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. United Arab Emirates is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in United Arab Emirates
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Abu Dhabi | November-April | ↑↓ | 23℃18℃ | 25℃19℃ | 28℃22℃ | 32℃26℃ | 37℃29℃ | 39℃31℃ | 40℃33℃ | 40℃33℃ | 38℃31℃ | 35℃28℃ | 30℃24℃ | 25℃21℃ |
Dubai | November-April | ↑↓ | 23℃19℃ | 24℃20℃ | 27℃22℃ | 31℃25℃ | 36℃29℃ | 38℃31℃ | 39℃32℃ | 39℃32℃ | 38℃30℃ | 34℃28℃ | 30℃24℃ | 25℃21℃ |
Ras Al Khaimah | March | ↑↓ | 23℃17℃ | 24℃18℃ | 28℃21℃ | 32℃25℃ | 37℃28℃ | 39℃30℃ | 40℃31℃ | 39℃31℃ | 38℃29℃ | 34℃26℃ | 29℃22℃ | 25℃19℃ |
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