Pack light, loose clothes for the heat, a layer for strong air conditioning, and clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and traditional areas. June to September is above 40°C; December to February is a pleasant 24–26°C.
Dubai is about heat and air conditioning, often within the same minute. Pack light, loose clothes for outside and a layer for malls and taxis that run cold. From June to September it's above 40°C, so a travel sunscreen, a sun hat and an insulated bottle aren't optional.
For mosques and traditional areas, cover shoulders and knees; a light scarf covers your head where needed and keeps you warm in the AC. Packing cubes keep it all tidy, a power bank keeps your phone going on long days out, and you'll need a Type G adapter.
Winter evenings drop to about 14–16°C, so bring a light jacket. It almost never rains. The UAE uses Type G plugs at 230 V: you need an adapter.
WeatherHighs from 24°C (Jan) to 42°C (Aug); dry most of the year
PlugType G, 230 V
EntryCanadians get a free visa on arrival for tourist visits to the UAE. Your passport should be valid for at least six months.
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Month
High
Low
Rain days
Weather
January
24°C
14°C
6
Warm, mostly dry
February
25°C
16°C
5
Warm, mostly dry
March
30°C
18°C
6
Hot, mostly dry
April
34°C
22°C
3
Hot, mostly dry
May
38°C
25°C
0
Very hot, mostly dry
June
40°C
27°C
0
Very hot, mostly dry
July
42°C
30°C
0
Very hot, mostly dry
August
42°C
30°C
0
Very hot, mostly dry
September
40°C
28°C
0
Very hot, mostly dry
October
36°C
24°C
0
Very hot, mostly dry
November
31°C
20°C
1
Hot, mostly dry
December
26°C
16°C
4
Warm, mostly dry
Monthly averages for Dubai, from the city's climate table.
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Plug type G
Type G adapter
Look forFits United Arab Emirates's sockets (G, 230 V)
Why we picked it
Pack a Type G adapter (three rectangular pins).
Phone and laptop chargers labelled 100–240 V work with just an adapter
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Warm, mostly dry: highs around 24°C, lows around 14°C, and rain on about 6 days. Pack light clothes and a thin layer for air conditioning and a light layer for cooler evenings.
What should I wear in Dubai in August?
Very hot, mostly dry: highs around 42°C, lows around 30°C, and almost no rain. Pack light, breathable clothes (cotton or linen), sun hat and SPF 30+ sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
Do I need a plug adapter for Dubai?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates uses Type G plugs at 230 V. Pack a Type G adapter (three rectangular pins).
When is the rainy season in Dubai?
Dubai has no long rainy season: the wettest month, March, averages about 6 days with rain.
Do Canadians need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Canadians get a free visa on arrival for tourist visits to the UAE. Your passport should be valid for at least six months.
