Winter is the best time to travel to the tropical land of Dubai.
Since the average day temperature is between 20 and 25 °C (68 °F and 77 °F) and the average night temperature is between 10 and 15 °C (50 °F and 59 °F), many tourists choose the winter to visit this place.
In the rest of the article, I intend to express my experience with the weather of this city in different months of winter and compare the temperature of this city with other cities. So stay with me until the end of this article.
How cold does it get in Dubai?
In 2023, when I was in Dubai, the lowest temperature in Dubai during winter, based on my experience and the information I got from the National Center of Meteorology, was 5.3°C (41.5°F) on January 10th.
Below you can see the comparison of the average temperature of Dubai and New York in winter 2023:
Winter in Dubai
In recent years, rainfall has increased in Dubai during winter; sometimes, it rains up to 150 mm. Rainfalls occur sporadically, and most occur in December. Winter is not like winter in Europe; the weather is warm, and you can easily walk in the streets wearing a T-shirt.
Dubai’s winter is not cold, and the weather is mild, so tourists like to travel to Dubai in winter. This season, the days are a little shorter, the air is cooler, and the humidity decreases. It is better to have a jacket with you for cool nights.
One of Dubai’s winter festivals is the Winter Shopping Festival, held from December 26 to January 26. During this festival, various stores provide services to people with high discounts around the clock.
The Dubai Marathon is held in the last week of January. Because of the incredible prizes, runners from all over the globe participate in it, and this race is fascinating for the spectators.
Dubai weather in December
One of the most popular times of the year to travel to Dubai is December when the weather is pleasantly warm. At this time of the year, the average daytime temperature will be 22 degrees Celsius with a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius at night.
The chances of rain are very low in the early part of this month, so if you want to avoid staying in the rain and enjoy your whole day, this month is one of the best months to travel.
One of the reasons why the winter season is one of the most popular seasons to travel to Dubai is the Christmas celebration. Because the people of Dubai are Muslim, some people think that Christmas is not celebrated in this city; if you think so, read the article “
Do they celebrate Christmas in Dubai?”
Dubai weather in January
January is one of the most popular times to travel to Dubai. Because the air in Dubai is at its coolest, and the average temperature is between 14 and 23 degrees Celsius.
This month, there is a chance of precipitation; the precipitation is in the form of rain, and the probability of snow falling is very low and almost impossible. So be sure to bring a raincoat with you as a precaution.
Dubai Weather Dubai in February
The average temperature of Dubai in February increases between 17 and 26 degrees Celsius and increases the chance of rain, although it will rain about four days a month.
Like January, February is also a great time to visit Dubai; Because the nights are cooler, and the heat during the day is bearable for most travelers.
However, the pleasant weather means it’s also one of the busiest months to visit Dubai.
At the end of the line
The climate of Dubai can always be considered desert and hot. The intensity of the heat peaks in the summer, and in the winter, the air in Dubai cools.
With these explanations, you will choose the winter season if you want to go to Dubai.
