Climate

Dubai has a sunny, dry climate, with good weather throughout the year. There is not much rain, and any rainfall is mainly in winter. Occasionally, strong winds can stir up the sand, resulting in hazy days. Temperatures in the summer can reach uncomfortable extremes, and it can be too warm to spend long periods outside during the day.

The best time to visit Dubai is between October and April.

Temperatures range from a low of 15.4 degrees Centigrade to a high of 42 degrees Centigrade (107.6 Farenheit). The mean daily maximum is 25 degrees Centigrade in January rising to 42 degrees Centigrade in July.