Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
102°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Dubai
United Arab Emirates · Middle East
Intense daytime heat brings average highs around 100°F, with nights staying warm in the upper 70s. Humid conditions become more pronounced toward month-end.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
102°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid stretches.
49%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 83°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
89%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
84°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 99°F, easing to about 91°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning93°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Midday101°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon99°F
Rain1%
Cloud11%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening90°F
Rain0%
Cloud11%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76 | 59 | 0.6 | 2 | 10.0 | 67 | 74 |
| Feb | 79 | 61 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.5 | 65 | 73 |
| Mar | 85 | 65 | 0.8 | 2 | 10.5 | 60 | 74 |
| Apr | 93 | 72 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.6 | 52 | 78 |
| May | 102 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 48 | 84 |
| Jun | 106 | 84 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 52 | 89 |
| Jul | 108 | 89 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.6 | 52 | 91 |
| Aug | 108 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 52 | 91 |
| Sep | 104 | 83 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 59 | 90 |
| Oct | 97 | 77 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.9 | 62 | 88 |
| Nov | 88 | 69 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.0 | 63 | 83 |
| Dec | 80 | 62 | 0.3 | 1 | 9.8 | 67 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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