Dubai · United Arab Emirates
July
The absolute extreme — 45°C feels common, the city empties, and prices hit their annual floor.
Worth considering
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubai — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
42°C
Low
30°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
11.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Dubai
Weather
Very low
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Below average
What you gain in July
- ↑Lowest hotel prices of the year — 5-star properties at 3-star prices; extraordinary value for those who can tolerate the heat
- ↑The entire city is effectively yours: zero queues at malls, Burj Khalifa, and all indoor attractions
- ↑Dubai's infrastructure means the indoor experience — dining, entertainment, retail — remains world-class regardless of outdoor conditions
What you sacrifice
- ↓Stepping outside feels like opening an oven door: 42°C ambient with high humidity; feels considerably hotter with reflected heat from pavement
- ↓Almost no outdoor events or activities; night-time temperatures remain above 30°C so even evenings offer limited relief
- ↓The city's energy and social scene are at their annual nadir — it functions, but it doesn't feel alive
How July compares to January (best month)
| Factor | July | January ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 1 | 9 |
| Value | 10 | 5 |
| Crowds | 10 | 5 |
July in other destinations
Lisbon (25.9°C)Barcelona (28.4°C)Tokyo (30.5°C)Bali (29.8°C)Santorini (25.7°C)Paris (23.5°C)New York (28.5°C)Marrakech (36.3°C)Amsterdam (21.6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (30.2°C)Bangkok (31.8°C)Istanbul (27.9°C)Vienna (25.6°C)Seoul (28.6°C)Dubrovnik (28.3°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.1°C)Kyoto (31.8°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (16.8°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Sydney (16°C)Iceland (14°C)Tulum (32°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (34°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubai, not across destinations. Methodology →