Dubai Weather Forecast
Dubai weather: 96°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Dubai
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Heat stress | The heat index is 117°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 61%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks. |
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
| Air quality | Everyone may begin to feel effects; limit prolonged outdoor activity. |
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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 96°F (36°C) with clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 5 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 11:54 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 11:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
