Dubai weather in December
Dubai averages 26°C by day and 17°C at night in December, with the sea at 24°C and 1 day with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 2°C into January.
Day
26°C
Night
17°C
Sea
24°C
Rainy days
1
Flight from London
7h
What December feels like
December is hot in Dubai: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
It rarely rains: about 1 wet day on average.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Dubai is the #19 warmest in December.
Want it warmer in December?
These are hotter than Dubai this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Dubai weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in Dubai.
Dubai in December: quick answers
Is Dubai hot in December?
December is hot in Dubai: proper beach weather. Average highs are 26°C and lows 17°C.
Can you swim in Dubai in December?
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Dubai in December?
It rarely rains: about 1 wet day on average.
What is the warmest month in Dubai?
July, at an average high of 41°C. The coolest is January at 24°C.
How long is the flight to Dubai from the UK?
About 7h direct from London, estimated from the 5,495 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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