Weather in United Arab Emirates in July

July climate overview

Daytime highs across United Arab Emirates in July run from 39.6°C (Abu Dhabi) to 42.4°C (Dubai). In Dubai about 100% of July days reach 25°C. Nights average 29.4°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Abu Dhabi fall to 27°C or below.

Rainfall in July

Expect around 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) in July, with Abu Dhabi the driest (0 days) and Dubai the wettest (0 days). The wettest July at Dubai between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 with 58 mm; the driest was 1991 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 33.0°C around United Arab Emirates in July - warmest at Abu Dhabi (33.1°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 13.4 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

July against the rest of the year in United Arab Emirates

July is the 2nd warmest month of the twelve in United Arab Emirates. It is 1.2°C warmer than June and 0.5°C warmer in August. The hottest month here is August (41°C) and the coolest January (24°C).

Which part of United Arab Emirates in July?

• Most sunshine: Dubai, 10.9 h a day.
• Driest: Abu Dhabi, about 0 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Abu Dhabi, 33°C.
• Hottest: Dubai, 42°C by day - intense for sightseeing.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Abu Dhabi, 40°C.

What to pack for United Arab Emirates in July

Based on the averages: light, loose clothing and serious sun protection - midday highs sit around 41°C; swimwear - the sea is 33°C.

Dubai or Abu Dhabi: which is more manageable?

Abu Dhabi is the better choice if your priority is a lower daytime temperature, averaging 40°C compared with Dubai's 42°C. That is a modest difference rather than a change in the kind of holiday to expect: both call for short outdoor spells and regular cooling breaks. The comparison reverses at night, with Abu Dhabi averaging 30°C and Dubai 29°C, so the cooler daytime option does not bring cooler evenings. Both have sea temperatures of 33°C and no rainy days in the July averages. Choose between them for your travel plans rather than expecting either destination to provide comfortable outdoor weather.

Plan around the heat, not the rain

With 10.8 hours of sunshine and no rainy days in the country averages, July's main constraint is heat rather than wet weather. Keep outdoor plans flexible, favour early starts, and leave the hottest part of the day for somewhere with air conditioning. Evenings remove the direct sun but are still hot, so do not expect a cool walk after dinner. Pack loose, lightweight clothing, sun protection and comfortable footwear, and keep drinking water available. At 33°C, the sea is warm rather than refreshing; a swim should not be your only cooling plan. This month is a poor fit if walking outdoors is central to your holiday.