Dubai water temperature
The sea off Dubai is warmest in August, around 92°F (33°C), and coolest in February, around 71°F (22°C).
Photo: Tim Reckmann from Hamm, Deutschland, CC BY-SA 3.0
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Feels | Air high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | Refreshing | 75°F |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | Refreshing | 77°F |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | Refreshing | 86°F |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | Warm | 93°F |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | Bath-warm | 100°F |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | Bath-warm | 104°F |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | Bath-warm | 107°F |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | Bath-warm | 108°F |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | Bath-warm | 103°F |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | Bath-warm | 98°F |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | Bath-warm | 88°F |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | Warm | 79°F |
Average sea-surface temperature just offshore, 1991–2020. Water in shallow bays runs a little warmer on sunny afternoons.
On the water in Dubai
Questions
When is the water warmest in Dubai?
August, at about 92°F (33°C).
Can you swim in Dubai all year?
The water is comfortably warm (73°F/23°C or more) in April through December. Outside those months most people want a wetsuit for long swims.
Do I need a wetsuit to snorkel in Dubai?
In February, at 71°F, a 3 mm wetsuit makes a long snorkel much more comfortable. Many tours include or rent one.
