Dubai travel guide
Dubai in December has excellent peak-season weather, with highs near 26°C and lows near 17°C, and demand is high around the holidays. Rain is light at about 15 mm. Book flights, hotels and key attractions early, because prices rise and availability tightens.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Excellent peak-season weather; high demand around holidays.
This guide explains what Dubai is like in December: the weather, how busy it is, what to plan and who the month suits. Figures are typical values from our destination research, so check a forecast before you travel.
Daytime highs reach about 26°C and lows about 17°C. Rainfall is around 15 mm for the month and humidity is about 66 percent. Excellent peak-season weather; high demand around holidays. December is one of the most pleasant months. Highs reach about 26°C and lows about 17°C, with light rain. Days are comfortable for walking and evenings are cool enough for a light layer.
December suits travellers who prioritise weather and a festive atmosphere and are comfortable paying peak prices. It works for families on school breaks, couples and groups, as long as the booking is made early.
December is cooler than November at about 31°C and slightly warmer than January at about 24°C. It is the start of the peak run from December to February, and the weeks around the holidays are the most expensive and busiest.
Carry a light layer for the evening, when it drops to about 17°C, and spend long days outdoors. Book flights and hotels early, because demand is high. Choose a hotel with good Metro access, group sightseeing by area instead of crossing the city in one day, and confirm what your desert safari includes. Our packages are land-only, so flights are booked separately.
This guide is compiled from published tourism and weather information and traveller reports about Dubai, and was last checked on 2 November 2026. Weather, prices and schedules change, so confirm details before you book.
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Dubai in December has daytime highs near 26°C and lows near 17°C, with about 15 mm of rain and humidity around 66 percent. Excellent peak-season weather; high demand around holidays. Check the forecast closer to your dates, because weather varies.
Excellent peak-season weather; high demand around holidays. Highs reach about 26°C, so plan outdoor activities for the cooler parts of the day where needed and keep indoor attractions as a backup. Compare neighbouring months before you decide.
Rain is light in December, around 15 mm for the month. Dubai is dry for most of the year, so rain rarely changes plans. Heat is the main planning issue, not rain, so pick your days and your hotel with that in mind.
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun protection and comfortable shoes, plus a light layer for evenings. Dress modestly for mosques and older districts, and carry a light cover-up for air-conditioned malls.
December is part of the peak season from December to February, so hotels and attractions cost more and need booking early. If the budget is tight, consider November or March, which have very good weather and are usually better value.
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