Dubai · October
Low 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
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in November.
October in Dubai reaches up to 36°C — not ideal for heat-sensitive travellers. For more pleasant temperatures, consider January, February, March, April, November, and December.
Daytime highs reach 36°C with a daily average of 31°C — nights stay warm at 27°C. With 10 sunshine hours per day, October is one of the sunniest months — 1 mm of rain over 0 days. The water is a warm 31°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
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 October
- Luftige Kleidung aus Leinen oder Baumwolle
- Leichte Abendkleidung
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Dubai?
- October is not an optimal month for Dubai (Score: 89/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Dubai in October?
- In October, Dubai sees daily highs of 36°C. Nights cool to 27°C, with a daily average of 31°C.
- How much rain falls in Dubai in October?
- In October, Dubai receives an average of 1 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Dubai get in October?
- Dubai averages 10 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Dubai in October?
- Water temperature in Dubai in October averages 31°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
