Weather in Dubai in July

How July compares

July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Dubai and ranks 1st of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within United Arab Emirates it is 1st of 2 (United Arab Emirates in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Dubai is 20.6°C warmer by day and 15.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in July

The typical July day in Dubai peaks at 42.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 45.2°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 28.8°C; one night in ten drops to 26.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 47.8°C (2017-07-07) and the coldest night 23.0°C (1991-07-19).

Rain in July

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 3 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1995 with 58 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 50%.

Sea temperature in July

The sea averages 33.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 32.4°C to 33.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (33.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:38 and sets about 19:11 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 19%.

Is July a good time to visit Dubai?

July is not the strongest month here: hot days with intense heat. 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 midday sun

July's heat is a substantial step up from a British summer: London's average daytime high is 21.8°C, compared with Dubai's 42.4°C. The hottest days can be more demanding still, with 10% reaching 45.2°C or above. Keep outdoor plans short and flexible, favour early mornings or evenings, and allow for breaks in air-conditioned spaces rather than relying on shade alone. Pack loose, lightweight clothing, sun protection and a refillable water bottle. Evenings are better for being outside than afternoons, but an average night low of 28.8°C means they are not cool. This is a poor fit if your ideal holiday involves walking outdoors for much of the day.

Plenty of sunshine, but little cooling from the sea

The sea is warm enough for comfortable entry, but at 33°C it is more like a warm bath than a refreshing break from the air. July therefore suits travellers who enjoy warm-water swimming, provided they are happy to keep time on the shore limited. With about 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, finding sunny weather is not the challenge; managing exposure is. Move swims towards the cooler parts of the day and keep shade and drinking water close at hand. Avoid treating a full day beside the water as the default plan: the combination of strong heat and warm sea leaves little opportunity to cool down outdoors.