Dubai Weather Forecast
Dubai weather: 105°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dubai is a city in United Arab Emirates. Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa, desert safaris and malls. It has a population of about 3.6 million.
Right now it is 105°F (40°C) in Dubai with clear sky. It feels like 118°F. Today runs from 89°F to 105°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Dubai is January, February, April, May, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. March, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 107°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 61°F.
The closest major airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 105°F is in line with the 107°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Dubai today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Dubai
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Weather in Dubai right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:04 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dubai
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 105° / 89° | 13% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 109° / 92° | 12% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 109° / 89° | 2% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 108° / 88° | 0% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 106° / 86° | 0% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 108° / 86° | 0% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 106° / 86° | 0% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 104° / 85° | 0% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 85° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 85° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 85° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 89° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 88° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 89° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 89° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 105° / 88° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
Climate in Dubai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 78° | 64° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 83° | 68° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 89° | 72° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 98° | 79° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 102° | 84° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 105° | 88° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 107° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 103° | 84° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 96° | 79° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 88° | 71° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 80° | 64° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Dubai
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Air quality and pollen in Dubai
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Dubai
Go in January, February, April, May, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by attraction in Dubai
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by airport in Dubai
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dubai?
Dubai is a city in United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 25.2048, 55.2708. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Dubai right now?
It is currently 105°F (40°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 40% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
January, February, April, May, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Dubai, which has a hot and arid climate. March, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dubai in?
Dubai observes Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00). The local time is 11:04 AM.
How many people live in Dubai?
Dubai has a population of approximately 3.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Dubai?
The closest airports are Dubai International Airport (DXB), 7 mi away, Zayed International Airport (AUH), 66 mi away and Hamad International Airport (DOH), 229 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Dubai?
Popular options include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
What places are in Dubai?
Dubai covers 2 places in this atlas, including Burj Khalifa and Dubai International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
