Weather in Dubai in March

How March compares

March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Dubai and ranks 16th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within United Arab Emirates it is 1st of 2 (United Arab Emirates in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Dubai is 18.7°C warmer by day and 13.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Dubai peaks at 29.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 34.6°C or more. About 84% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.9°C; one night in ten drops to 13.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 40.3°C (2010-03-27) and the coldest night 8.9°C (1998-03-06).

Rain in March

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 17 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1997 with 154 mm, the driest 2000 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 58%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 22.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (33.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:28 and sets about 18:28 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 30%.

Is March a good time to visit Dubai?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. 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.

Expect heat, but pack for cooler evenings

The average high is useful for planning, but March is not reliably mild: 43% of days reach 30°C, and the hottest days can reach around 35°C or more. Plan longer walks for mornings or later in the day, and keep shade or an indoor break available around midday. Lightweight clothing, sunscreen and a hat make sense during the day. Evenings are a different matter, so bring a light jumper or jacket rather than packing only for heat. The coldest nights can fall to around 13°C or below. March suits travellers who enjoy hot afternoons more than those who want consistently gentle warmth.

Good swimming weather, with little rain

With about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day, March gives you plenty of scope for time outdoors. Rain is usually a limited interruption, with about 2 rainy days during the month, rather than a reason to avoid travelling. That is not a guarantee of dry weather throughout your stay, so leave some flexibility in your plans. The sea averages 22.6°C, which is suitable for swimming but may feel cool when you first get in, especially if you prefer very warm water. This combination suits travellers who want to alternate swimming with sitting in the sun, while keeping cover handy when the afternoon heat feels too strong.