Dubai · United Arab Emirates
September
Still brutal outside but the countdown has started — prices remain low, the first events begin planning.
Worth considering
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubai — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
39°C
Low
27°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
10hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How September scores in Dubai
Weather
Low
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in September
- ↑Temperatures are technically declining from the August peak, though 39°C is meaningful only as a trend rather than a practical improvement
- ↑Hotel prices still at summer lows — the last month of genuine bargain pricing before October's revival begins
- ↑The long-resident expat community begins returning in late September, and the city's energy perceptibly shifts
What you sacrifice
- ↓Humidity is at its annual peak in September — higher than August — making outdoor conditions the worst of the year despite slightly lower air temperature
- ↓The event calendar is still essentially empty; outdoor culture has not yet resumed
- ↓A genuinely difficult month weather-wise: the combination of high heat and 70% humidity is challenging even in transit between air-conditioned spaces
How September compares to January (best month)
| Factor | September | January ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 9 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 9 | 5 |
September in other destinations
Lisbon (24.6°C)Barcelona (25.5°C)Tokyo (28.1°C)Bali (30.4°C)Santorini (24.1°C)Paris (21.6°C)New York (23.9°C)Marrakech (31.6°C)Amsterdam (18.8°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (26.5°C)Bangkok (31°C)Istanbul (24.2°C)Vienna (22.1°C)Seoul (25.1°C)Dubrovnik (24.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.3°C)Kyoto (28.6°C)Phuket (31°C)Cape Town (19°C)Prague (21°C)Amalfi Coast (27°C)Mexico City (22°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (27°C)London (20°C)Sydney (20°C)Iceland (10°C)Tulum (32°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (31°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubai, not across destinations. Methodology →