Dubai · December
Best travel monthTravel seasonUnited Arab Emirates · Asia
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 25° | 26° | 30° | 34° | 39° | 41° | 42° | 42° | 40° | 36° | 31° | 27° |
MINMIN | 17° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° |
☀️Sunshine | 9h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 10h | 9h |
🌊Water Temp | 22° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 34° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d10mm | 1d7mm | 1d12mm | 1d9mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d4mm | 0d4mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
December is among the best months in Dubai: only 0 rain days, 26°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 23°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 4 mm total. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in December are ideal.
Dubai im Reisewinter: Temperaturen zwischen 20 und 30°C, alles ist draußen möglich — Wüstensafari, Strand, Dubai Frame, Burj-Khalifa-Sonnenuntergang. Das Dubai Shopping Festival im Januar/Februar bringt Schnäppchen stadtübergreifend. Das ist die Zeit, für die alle kommen.
Packing list for Dubai in December
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Dubai?
- Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Dubai (Climate Score: 90/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Dubai in December?
- In December, Dubai sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Dubai in December?
- In December, Dubai receives an average of 4 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Dubai get in December?
- Dubai averages 9 sunshine hours per day in December — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Dubai in December?
- Water temperature in Dubai in December averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
