Dubai weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Dubai: highs of 25°C (77°F) and about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (68°F) and cloud cover 42% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dubai, the largest city in Dubai. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Dubai?
best month Weather score 89/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Dubai.
Does it rain a lot in Dubai in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 14 mm (0.6 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Dubai in December?
Days average 25°C (77°F) and nights 20°C (68°F).
Dubai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 17 mm | 47% | best |
| February | 24°C (75°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 8 mm | 43% | best |
| March | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 16 mm | 43% | best |
| April | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm | 44% | best |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 4 mm | 30% | fair |
| June | 37°C (99°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 4 mm | 27% | least pleasant |
| July | 39°C (102°F) | 31°C (88°F) | 1 mm | 40% | least pleasant |
| August | 39°C (103°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 1 mm | 35% | least pleasant |
| September | 37°C (99°F) | 30°C (85°F) | 2 mm | 23% | fair |
| October | 34°C (93°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 22% | best |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 8 mm | 34% | best |
| December | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm | 42% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dubai in December
Weather can differ a lot within Dubai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Dayrah | 24°C (76°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 20 mm | fair |
| Jebel Ali | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Business Bay | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Dubai Investments Park | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm | best |
| International City | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Dubai Marina | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Warīsān | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Hawr al ‘Anz | 25°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Dubai Festival City | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Al Karama | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm | best |