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Dubai weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Dubai, United Arab Emirates in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Dubai averages 38°C by day and 26°C at night. The wettest month is usually March.

May in Dubai averages a daytime high of 38°C and an overnight low of 26°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. Across the whole year Dubai sees roughly 79 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Dubai forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Dubai weather by month

what to expect in Dubai through the year, 1991-2020 normals, Dubai Airport (WMO)

Here is Dubai's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Dubai by season.

Jan
24°
15°
Warm
Feb
26°
16°
Warm
Mar
29°
19°
Hot
Wettest
Apr
34°
22°
Hot
May
38°
26°
Hot
Jun
40°
29°
Hot
Jul
42°
31°
Hot
Aug
42°
32°
Hot
Sep
40°
29°
Hot
Oct
36°
25°
Hot
Nov
31°
21°
Hot
Dec
26°
17°
Warm

Common questions

How warm is Dubai in May?
Dubai averages a daytime high of 38°C in May, with overnight lows around 26°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good time to visit Dubai?
The most comfortable time to visit Dubai is usually January, February and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Dubai in May?
The wettest month in Dubai is usually March. Across the year the city sees roughly 79 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages: 1991-2020 normals, Dubai Airport (WMO). Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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