Dubai · December 2026
Dubai weather in December 2026
Comfortable summer-shoulder weather — Dubai averages a 26°C high in December. Largely dry. Sea 24.4°C — bath-warm.
Avg high
26°C
Avg low
16°C
Rainfall
8.9 mm
Dry
Sun
0 h/day
Sea temp
24.4°C
Bath-warm
What to wear
Daytime is t-shirt-and-shorts; evenings warrant a jumper or a light jacket near the water. Sun-block on the strong end of the spectrum — UV is still high under haze.
What’s open in December
Year-round spots plus seasonal venues whose own season covers December. Tap through for the editorial detail page.
Common questions
- Is December a good month to visit Dubai?
- Yes, with caveats. Comfortable temperatures, smaller crowds than peak summer. Sea around 24°C — locals stay in for hours.
- Can you swim in Dubai in December?
- Sea temperature averages 24.4°C — most visitors swim comfortably. Sea around 24°C — locals stay in for hours.
- What's the average rainfall in Dubai in December?
- About 9 mm on the 1991-2020 baseline — dry.
- Is December crowded in Dubai?
- Quiet by tourism standards. December in Dubai is for travellers who want the locals' version of the city.