Dubai weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
What is the weather like in Dubai in April?
In April, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubai.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min05:57 – 18:41
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on average
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Dubai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %1 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in April
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Dubai in April: quick answers
Is Dubai hot in April?
Yes. In April, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C and nights stay around 21 °C. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Dubai in April?
Yes. In April the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Dubai in April?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)