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United Arab Emirateswhen to go
United Arab Emirates' national averages run from 24 °C in January to 43 °C in July, with rainfall between 0 mm in June and 13 mm in March and 7.9–9.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and December. Its 9 regions span 31–35 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Dubai
- Area
- 71,113 km²
Best months to visit
When United Arab Emirates shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 | 14.1 | 11.1 | 28.3 |
| February | 25.9 | 15.2 | 10.8 | 31.6 |
| March | 30.1 | 18.4 | 13.3 | 36.2 |
| April | 35.0 | 22.5 | 17.3 | 40.0 |
| May | 39.4 | 26.3 | 22.5 | 43.1 |
| June | 42.0 | 28.8 | 26.2 | 45.1 |
| July | 42.5 | 31.2 | 28.8 | 44.9 |
| August | 42.4 | 31.1 | 28.9 | 44.4 |
| September | 40.2 | 28.4 | 25.8 | 42.7 |
| October | 35.9 | 24.7 | 21.6 | 39.0 |
| November | 30.5 | 20.4 | 17.4 | 33.9 |
| December | 26.1 | 16.3 | 13.3 | 29.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 10 |
| February | 6 |
| March | 13 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 2 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 4 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.1 |
| February | 8.5 |
| March | 8.7 |
| April | 9.2 |
| May | 9.6 |
| June | 9.1 |
| July | 8.2 |
| August | 8.3 |
| September | 8.5 |
| October | 8.7 |
| November | 8.4 |
| December | 7.9 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5 | 7.6 | 21.6 |
| February | 14.7 | 8.1 | 23.6 |
| March | 15.0 | 9.0 | 24.4 |
| April | 14.3 | 9.6 | 22.2 |
| May | 14.6 | 10.0 | 22.6 |
| June | 14.3 | 10.3 | 21.7 |
| July | 13.5 | 10.2 | 18.9 |
| August | 12.7 | 10.1 | 16.2 |
| September | 11.8 | 9.2 | 15.2 |
| October | 11.6 | 8.7 | 15.5 |
| November | 11.7 | 8.3 | 16.6 |
| December | 11.9 | 7.3 | 18.7 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in United Arab Emirates
Nothing on this list closes for the season in United Arab Emirates, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedDesert safaris
Limited June–August · at its best November–March
Sources: dubaidesertsafaritrip.com, trawey.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
9 regions
United Arab Emirates, taken apart
Safety · 5 governments
What the governments say about United Arab Emirates
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 5 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
Parts of United Arab Emirates carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in United Arab Emirates, in order
- JanJanuary24.1°C · 10 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 10 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 10 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary25.9°C · 6 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 6 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 6 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch30.1°C · 13 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 13 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 13 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril35.0°C · 8 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 7 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 7 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay39.4°C · 2 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune42.0°C · 0 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 42 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 42 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly42.5°C · 2 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 43 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 43 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust42.4°C · 1 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around 42 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 42 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember40.2°C · 0 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober35.9°C · 2 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember30.5°C · 1 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember26.1°C · 4 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
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