Dubai in July

Extreme heat and humidity.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatBest month for walking outdoors.
• DecemberGreatWarm and clear; National Day and year-end crowds.
• JanuaryGreatWarm days, cool nights; hotel prices peak.
• FebruaryGreatWarm; check Ramadan dates (about Feb 18–Mar 19 in 2026).

• DubaiHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 31 °C (88 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 88 °F (31 °C), rain on about 0 days
• Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townhot

  November to March runs 20–30 °C (68–86 °F); June to September sits at 40–46 °C (104–115 °F) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.November to March runs 68–86 °F (20–30 °C); June to September sits at 104–115 °F (40–46 °C) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Peak summer check

  July and August · Whole city

  42 degrees plus; lowest hotel prices.

Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall

Low

Prices · United Arab Emirates overall

Low

United Arab Emirates overall: Hottest and most humid; heat illness risk on any walk; malls and pools.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dubai, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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