Dubai weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
What is the weather like in Dubai in October?
In October, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubai.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 50 | 75 |
| Day | 41° | 37° | 31° |
| Night | 27° | 23° | 19° |
| Sea | 33° | 31° | 29° |
| Sun | 10 h | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:16 – 17:53
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 8 %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 October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Dubai in October: quick answers
Is Dubai hot in October?
Yes. In October, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Dubai in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Dubai in October?
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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)