Monthly climate guide

Dubai weather in March

Expect hot weather in Dubai in March: afternoons reach about 27°C (81°F), while nights drop to around 20°C (68°F). Around 22 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

March brings early spring to Dubai.
Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Dubai Marina and Burj Khalifa.
Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 4°C higher.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

27°C

81°F

Avg low

20°C

68°F

Rainfall

22 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

61%

relative

Sky

48%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Dubai
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	23°C / 74°F	18°C / 64°F	18 mm	63%	46%
February	24°C / 76°F	18°C / 64°F	10 mm	62%	46%
March	27°C / 81°F	20°C / 68°F	22 mm	61%	48%
April	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 74°F	15 mm	58%	52%
May	35°C / 95°F	27°C / 80°F	8 mm	58%	34%
June	38°C / 100°F	29°C / 85°F	4 mm	60%	31%
July	40°C / 104°F	32°C / 89°F	1 mm	55%	45%
August	40°C / 104°F	32°C / 90°F	1 mm	52%	43%
September	38°C / 101°F	31°C / 87°F	1 mm	54%	28%
October	35°C / 94°F	28°C / 82°F	1 mm	56%	25%
November	30°C / 85°F	24°C / 75°F	12 mm	56%	38%
December	26°C / 78°F	20°C / 68°F	7 mm	61%	40%

What to pack for March

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Dubai?

Our Dubai guide recommends: November to March, when daytime temperatures are pleasant — summer regularly exceeds 40°C.

If visiting in summer, plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or evening — midday heat can be genuinely dangerous to underestimate.

Best time to visit Dubai →

Other United Arab Emirates cities in March

Ajman

28° / 20°C · 21 mm

Abu Dhabi

26° / 20°C · 19 mm

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Dubai in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Dubai?

March is a reasonable time for Dubai: highs around 27°C and about 22 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Dubai in March?

Average highs are about 27°C (81°F) and average lows about 20°C (68°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Dubai in March?

Dubai typically gets around 22 mm of rain in March — fairly dry. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

November to March, when daytime temperatures are pleasant — summer regularly exceeds 40°C.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Dubai (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.