Average Monthly Sunshine in Dubai

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dubai receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Dubai Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 350 hours of sunshine in May and 242 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.7 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 8.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Dubai’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Dubai enjoys an average of 3580 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

January, Dubai’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 39°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.