What's the best time of year to visit Dubai to avoid extreme heat?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
The most comfortable window in Dubai is April through early May, with daytime temps of +30-35°C. From May onward it exceeds +40°C, while in winter (Jan-Feb) it's around +28°C during the day but the sea is too cold to swim in.
What the community said
From May onward, Dubai temperatures stay at +40°C and above. If you want milder +30-35°C weather, plan your trip for April, or at the very latest, early May.
2 days ago 40°C+ from May, +30-35°C in April
One traveler joked there's no such thing as a 'cold summer' in Dubai — the heat in July-August is relentless with no breaks, so expect extreme temperatures during this period.
2 days ago
Based on a winter trip to nearby Qatar (late January to early February), daytime temps were around +28°C, but the Gulf water stayed too cold for swimming — a hot rooftop jacuzzi at the hotel was a better option than the sea.
2 days ago +28°C daytime, cold water (based on Qatar comparison)