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Best time to visit United Arab Emirates

The best months are January, February, March, November, and December. Here is what every month is like, and what flights cost lately.

Month by month

Ramadan is expected to begin around 7 Feb 2027. During the month, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public between sunrise and sunset, and expect opening hours to change at some sights.

  1. JanuaryBestTypically 24°C by day, 18°C at night, rain on about 3 days a month
  2. FebruaryBestTypically 25°C by day, 18°C at night, rain on about 2 days a month
  3. MarchBestTypically 28°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 3 days a month
  4. AprilGo with a plan: MildTypically 31°C by day, 24°C at night, rain on about 3 days a month
  5. MayGo with a plan: HotTypically 35°C by day, 27°C at night, rain on about 1 days a month
  6. JuneGo with a plan: HotTypically 38°C by day, 30°C at night, rain on about 1 days a month
  7. JulyGo with a plan: HotTypically 40°C by day, 32°C at night, rain on about 0 days a month
  8. AugustGo with a plan: HotTypically 40°C by day, 32°C at night, rain on about 1 days a month
  9. SeptemberGo with a plan: HotTypically 38°C by day, 31°C at night, rain on about 0 days a month
  10. OctoberGo with a plan: MildTypically 35°C by day, 28°C at night, rain on about 0 days a month
  11. NovemberBestTypically 30°C by day, 25°C at night, rain on about 1 days a month
  12. DecemberBestTypically 26°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 2 days a month

Typical weather is for Dubai: averages of NASA POWER daily data, 2016 to 2025, on a grid of about 50 km. Mountains and coasts can differ.

Plan the days

[Photo: Abu Dhabi]
Abu Dhabi in 2 daysMina fish market, Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Zayed National Museum2 days, United Arab EmiratesBalanced pace
[Photo: Dubai]
Dubai in 3 daysAl Fahidi, Al Shindagha Museum, the abra across the Creek, Gold Souk, Dubai Frame, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, The View at The Palm, Kite Beach3 days, United Arab EmiratesBalanced pace
[Photo: United Arab Emirates]
Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 5 daysAl Fahidi, Gold Souk, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Kite Beach, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum5 days, United Arab EmiratesBalanced pace