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
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 92 | 24.3°C | 22 mm | Dubai 93 |
| February | 92 | 26°C | 1 mm | Abu Dhabi 93 |
| March | 83 | 29.4°C | 5 mm | Abu Dhabi 83 |
| April | 74 | 33.7°C | 3 mm | Abu Dhabi 76 |
| May | 56 | 37.5°C | 2 mm | Abu Dhabi 61 |
| June | 38 | 40.5°C | 0 mm | Abu Dhabi 43 |
| July | 30 | 41.1°C | 2 mm | Abu Dhabi 34 |
| August | 30 | 41.6°C | 1 mm | Abu Dhabi 31 |
| September | 40 | 39.8°C | 0 mm | Abu Dhabi 41 |
| October | 58 | 36.1°C | 1 mm | Abu Dhabi 58 |
| November | 76 | 30.9°C | 4 mm | Dubai 78 |
| December | 86 | 26.8°C | 4 mm | Dubai 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.