Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Dubai in April
Dubai warms up: highs climb to 87°F (31°C), from 81°F in March, with lows of 74°F (23°C) and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 87°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 87°F (31°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 74°F (23°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – March).
- Comfort slips from 96/100 in March to 80/100.
- Our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route recommends Nov – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 87°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Dubai in April
Afternoons run hot (87°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Wooden water taxis crossing the Creek between Bur Dubai and Deira for 1 dirham.
Museum of the Future
Torus-shaped building with immersive floors imagining life in 2071.
Why now A break from 87°F afternoons.
Ravi Restaurant
Satwa Pakistani canteen since 1978 for butter chicken, daal and fresh naan.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Deira Gold and Spice Souks
Covered lanes of gold jewelers, saffron, frankincense and dried fruit in old Deira.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Restored wind-tower houses, galleries and lanes from old Dubai beside the Creek.
Nearby in April
- Hatta in April~60 mi · highs 93°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Abu Dhabi in April~76 mi · highs 87°F, 0.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Dubai in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Dubai?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 96 in November – March. Expect highs of 87°F (31°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. Our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route recommends Nov – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Dubai in April?
Average highs are 87°F (31°C) and average lows 74°F (23°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dubai in April?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 3.3 in (85 mm).
What should I pack for Dubai in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 87°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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