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Dubai Emirate Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in May.

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Dubai Hatta

Planning a trip to Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Dubai Emirate in May

Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. May in Dubai Emirate generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 37°C (99°F) in Dubai to 40°C (104°F) in Hatta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Hatta and 27°C (81°F) in Dubai. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Dubai.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Dubai enjoys about 350 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Dubai Emirate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dubai Emirate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dubai)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March28°C (82°F) April32°C (90°F) May37°C (99°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly40°C (104°F) August41°C (106°F) September39°C (102°F) October36°C (97°F) November31°C (88°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dubai Emirate in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Dubai Emirate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Dubai Emirate

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates?

Temperature range in Dubai Emirate (May)

Precipitation variation in Dubai Emirate (May)

Dubai

In May Dubai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
37°C (99°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
307 hours
350 hours
344 hours
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Dubai →

Hatta

In May Hatta generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
40°C (104°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hatta →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dubai Emirate in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dubai 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Hatta 40°C (104°F) 28°C (82°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)

Dubai Emirate weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in May?

Expect poor weather across Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in May. The popular destination of Dubai averages 37°C (99°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in May?

Dubai averages a daytime maximum of 37°C (99°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Dubai averages just 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Dubai, May may not be the ideal time to visit Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Dubai. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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