Dubai weather in May
May in Dubai: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Dubai · #586 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dubai climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 39°C / 102°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 46% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 114 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dubai in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Dubai?
- May in Dubai: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Dubai on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Dubai in May?
- In May, Dubai averages a daily high of 39.1°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 2.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dubai in May?
- Dubai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 114 in May.