Dubai weather in December (Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates)

How is December weather typically in Dubai? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During December, Dubai is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 27°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Dubai in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. On average, there are about 2 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dubai climate page with graphs.

 

Dubai, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 255 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in United Arab Emirates in December

Find out more about the weather in United Arab Emirates and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dubai.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to United Arab Emirates? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in United Arab Emirates. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.