Weather in Dubai in April

How April compares

April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Dubai and ranks 3rd of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within United Arab Emirates it is 1st of 2 (United Arab Emirates in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Dubai is 20.9°C warmer by day and 15.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Dubai peaks at 34.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 39.4°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 20.3°C; one night in ten drops to 16.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 43.3°C (2020-04-27) and the coldest night 11.5°C (2009-04-02).

Rain in April

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 5 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1992 with 52 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 49%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 25.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 24.5°C to 26.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (33.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:56 and sets about 18:41 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 26%.

Is April a good time to visit Dubai?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days - though the heat can be intense at midday. The best months for Dubai on our scoring are November, December, February; months averaging 25°C or more: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Plan around the heat, not just the sunshine

April is reliably hot: 87% of days reach 30°C, so pack for sustained heat rather than the occasional warm afternoon. The catch is that hotter spells can be demanding, with the warmest 10% of days reaching 39.4°C or more. Put longer walks in the morning, keep midday plans flexible and leave room for shade or air-conditioned breaks. Loose, light clothing, sun protection and water should be part of your daily routine. Evenings are more comfortable for being outside, though a light layer can help on cooler nights. This month is a better fit for travellers who enjoy heat than those who want to stay active outdoors throughout the day.

Good swimming weather with little rain

The sea is warm enough for swimming, with April temperatures ranging from 24°C to 26°C across years. That makes time in the water a sensible focus for the holiday, rather than something that needs much resolve. There is about 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, so shade matters even when your plans are relaxed. Rain is unlikely to shape the trip: April averages about 1 rainy day, although that is not a promise of completely dry weather. Pack mainly for sun and heat rather than wet conditions. For a balance of swimming and time outdoors, favour mornings and later afternoons over prolonged exposure around midday.