Best time to visit United Arab Emirates

The best time to visit United Arab Emirates is December to February, when its 2 destinations average 92/100 for climate comfort — August is the weakest month, at 30/100.

Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 United Arab Emirates destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

United Arab Emirates climate comfort by month

MonthComfortAvg highRainPick of the month
January
92
24.3°C22 mmDubai 93
February
92
26°C1 mmAbu Dhabi 93
March
83
29.4°C5 mmAbu Dhabi 83
April
74
33.7°C3 mmAbu Dhabi 76
May
56
37.5°C2 mmAbu Dhabi 61
June
38
40.5°C0 mmAbu Dhabi 43
July
30
41.1°C2 mmAbu Dhabi 34
August
30
41.6°C1 mmAbu Dhabi 31
September
40
39.8°C0 mmAbu Dhabi 41
October
58
36.1°C1 mmAbu Dhabi 58
November
76
30.9°C4 mmDubai 78
December
86
26.8°C4 mmDubai 86

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every United Arab Emirates destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.

All 2 destinations in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates — FAQ

When is the best time to visit United Arab Emirates?
December to February. Across United Arab Emirates's 2 destinations, January averages 92/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 24.3°C and 22 mm of rain.
What is the worst month to visit United Arab Emirates?
August, averaging 30/100 — mean highs of 41.6°C and 1 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
What is the hottest month in United Arab Emirates?
August, with mean daily highs of 41.6°C averaged across 2 destinations.
What is the wettest month in United Arab Emirates?
January, averaging 22 mm of rain.

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