Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Dubai, United Arab Emirates in May
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
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Compare Dubai, United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May37°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May1mm average rain
May is one of Dubai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary and March to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Dubai's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May80 weather score
May 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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