United Arab Emirates
Things to do in Dubai
Scuba diving, zipline tours and hot air balloon rides and more, with the best month for each. Dubai is most comfortable for sightseeing in December to February.
Photo: Tim Reckmann from Hamm, Deutschland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scuba diving
- Zipline tours
- Hot air balloon rides
- Helicopter tours
- Boat tours
- Snorkeling
- Food tours
- Day trips
- ATV tours
- Cooking classes
- Private tours
Popular tours in Dubai
Dubai Aladdin Tour: Souks, Creek, Old Dubai and TastingsFrom $27View 
Dubai Private City TourFrom $210View 
Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra rideFrom $22View
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What to book in Dubai
Dubai month by month
Dubai weather by month
Averages for Dubai, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 75 (24) | 77 (25) | 86 (30) | 93 (34) | 100 (38) | 104 (40) | 107 (42) | 108 (42) | 103 (40) | 98 (37) | 88 (31) | 79 (26) |
| Low °F (°C) | 58 (14) | 60 (16) | 65 (18) | 71 (22) | 77 (25) | 80 (27) | 86 (30) | 87 (30) | 82 (28) | 75 (24) | 68 (20) | 61 (16) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 73 (23) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 78 (25) | 83 (29) | 89 (31) | 91 (33) | 92 (33) | 91 (33) | 88 (31) | 83 (28) | 78 (25) |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:50 pm | 6:12 pm | 6:27 pm | 6:41 pm | 6:56 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:12 pm | 6:54 pm | 6:23 pm | 5:52 pm | 5:31 pm | 5:31 pm |
Day trips from Dubai
- Abu Dhabi 81 mi
- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
- Al Ain 78 mi
- An oasis city of date palms, forts and a camel market.
- Sharjah 9 mi
- Museums of Islamic art and a restored heritage area.
- Hatta 59 mi
- A mountain enclave with kayaking on a dam lake.
- Musandam Peninsula 77 mi
- Fjord-like inlets in Oman, explored by dhow cruises.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
For walking around and sightseeing, December to February. August is the warmest month at about 108°F (42°C), and January the coolest at about 75°F (24°C).
What is the rainiest month in Dubai?
March, with about 6 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Dubai?
August, at about 92°F (33°C). It's coolest in February, at about 71°F (22°C).