Dubai weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
What is the weather like in Dubai in September?
In September, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 32.9 °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 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubai.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Day | 43° | 41° | 37° |
| Night | 29° | 27° | 23° |
| Sea | 34° | 33° | 31° |
| Sun | 11 h | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 20 min06:04 – 18:24
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 7 %on average
- Hot days
- 30 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 September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Dubai in September: quick answers
Is Dubai hot in September?
Yes. In September, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Dubai in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 32.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Dubai in September?
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)