Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Dubai, United Arab Emirates in December
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
8h
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dubai, United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December26°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Dubai's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December14mm average rain
December sits near Dubai's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary and March to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December8 hours average sun
December is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December80 weather score
December scores above Dubai's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch to April and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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