Dubai · United Arab Emirates
March
The Dubai World Cup month — horse racing, outdoor events, and the last comfortable warmth before heat arrives.
Best match
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubai — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
29°C
Low
18°C
Rain
15mm
Sun
9.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Dubai
Weather
Excellent
Value
Good
Crowds
Above average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑Dubai World Cup (late March) — the world's richest horse race at Meydan is a major social event even for non-racing fans
- ↑At 29°C highs, outdoor activities from kayaking to golf are still fully comfortable in the mornings and evenings
- ↑Ramadan (if it falls in March) transforms the city at night — Iftar tents, hospitality culture, and a different side of Dubai worth experiencing
What you sacrifice
- ↓Ramadan (exact date shifts annually) brings daytime restrictions on eating/drinking in public — check the calendar before booking
- ↓Prices remain moderate — not yet the summer bargain window
- ↓The very end of the comfortable outdoor window; by late March, afternoon heat starts to become noticeable
How March compares to January (best month)
| Factor | March | January ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 9 |
| Value | 6 | 5 |
| Crowds | 5 | 5 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Kyoto (14.3°C)Phuket (33°C)Cape Town (25.4°C)Prague (10°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)Mexico City (26°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)London (12°C)Sydney (25°C)Iceland (4°C)Tulum (30°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (28°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubai, not across destinations. Methodology →