City break

Dubai weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

50

Holiday weather in July

Fair

Best time to visit: December – February

What is the weather like in Dubai in July?

In July, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 33.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubai.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score505050
Day42°43°43°
Night27°29°29°
Sea32°33°34°
Sun12 h11 h11 h
Rain days001

More details for July

Daylight
13 h 34 min05:38 – 19:11
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
27 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
19 %on average
Hot days
31 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+4Asia/Dubai

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
  • 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 July

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent

Dubai in July: quick answers

Is Dubai hot in July?

Yes. In July, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C and nights stay around 29 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Dubai in July?

Yes. In July the sea averages 33.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Dubai in July?

It hardly ever rains.

Dubai month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)