Here’s a season-wise travel guide for Dubai (and nearby UAE) to help you choose when to visit — and what to expect.
🟦 Winter (November to March)
Weather: Daytime temps often around 18-30 °C, nights cooler. (Cities Insider)
Pros: Excellent for outdoor activities — beaches, desert safaris, sightseeing, open-air dining. (Insta Dubai Visa)
Cons: This is peak tourist season — more crowds and higher prices for hotels and flights. (Visiter Dubai)
Best for you: Since you’re moving to Dubai and may be exploring living or leisure options, this is a great time to experience the city at its liveliest with comfortable weather.
🟨 Spring (April to May)
Weather: Warming up — from about 25-35 °C and rising; late spring becomes hot. (OneVasco Blog)
Pros: Fewer crowds than full winter peak; still manageable weather early in this period; better deals than peak. (Only Dubai visa)
Cons: By late spring the heat starts to get intense and outdoor midday activities may be less comfortable.
Best for you: A good compromise if you want moderate weather and slightly lower cost than the high season.
🟥 Summer (June to August)
Weather: Very hot and humid; daytime temps often exceed 40 °C. (DXB News Network)
Pros: Much lower prices for accommodation and flights; indoor attractions, malls, water parks thrive in air-conditioned comfort. (Saily)
Cons: Outdoor activities (especially midday) can be exhausting/uncomfortable; heat limits what you’ll want to do outdoors.
Best for you: If you’re comfortable with heat and plan more indoor activities (meetings, business, malls, real‐estate visits) and want savings — summer could work.
🟩 Autumn (September to early November)
Weather: The heat starts to ease, especially by October, so it becomes more comfortable. (Dubai Royal Travel)
Pros: Good mix of outdoor and indoor possibilities; fewer crowds than peak winter; rates may be more favourable.
Cons: Early autumn (like September) can still be quite hot and humid; it’s a transition period.
Best for you: A very sensible option especially if you want outdoor leisure plus business/travel flexibility without full peak crowds.
✅ Summary Table
| Season | Temp Range Approx | Best For | Price / Crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | ~18-30 °C | Outdoor fun, all attractions | High / Crowded |
| Spring (Apr–May) | ~25-35 °C increasing | Outdoor morning & evening, moderate cost | Medium |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | ~40 °C+ | Indoor focus, business/leisure combo | Low / Light crowd |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | ~28-35 °C (cooling later) | Balanced option | Medium / Fewer |
🎯 Recommendations
- If you want to explore living/leisure and enjoy comfortable outdoor weather: go in winter (Nov–Mar) or early autumn (Oct).
- If your focus is more business/meetings indoors + cost-efficiency, then summer offers value — but you’ll want to plan indoor-heavy agenda.
- If you prefer a balance (some outdoor, moderate cost), then spring or late autumn are smart picks.
