Dubai Weather - What You Should Know Before Traveling to Dubai

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By John Newcomb

Dubai weather can be summed up in one word: "hot". It should come as no surprise though: Dubai is situated right at the edge of the middle east over a vast expanse of desert. Its proximity to the sea does not help the weather at all and only adds to the already excruciating humidity. In this article, we will explore Dubai weather and tell you which seasons are the best to visit Dubai.

For visitors coming in from colder climates, the best time to come to Dubai is between November and March, when it is the so called "winter" season here. During this season, the days are sunny and warm. In fact, most people end up falling absolutely in love with the Dubai weather during this season - there's plenty of sunlight, ample sand, and it seldom becomes unbearably hot. In terms of absolute temperature, it hovers around 23-25 degrees Celsius during this time - a quite agreeable temperature for most people. The nights, however, are much cooler, bordering on chilly.

The summers are when the Dubai heat truly shows its colors. Temperatures routinely soar above 40 degrees (Celsius). The further you travel away from the sea, the hotter it becomes. The interior parts of Dubai are absolutely unbearable during the summers. If Dubai weren't such a modern, air-conditioned city, it would've looked like a ghost town in the summers.

Of course, summer in Dubai doesn't mean that you have the luxury of walking around in shorts and spaghetti tops. Remember that Dubai, despite being a very modern city, is still very conservative. When you are here, please respect the local culture by dressing up more modestly, even in the summers.

Whether you are traveling to Dubai in the summers or the winters, you must take care to avoid a heatstroke or a sunburn. Keep yourself hydrated at all times and wear a strong sunscreen whenever you go out. If possible, avoid going out in the daytime.

The perks of visiting Dubai in the summer are cheaper rates at all hotels and resorts. This is the off-peak season and you will find some great deals everywhere. If you are a cost conscious traveler who can bear the heat, the summer might be a good time to visit this city-state.

Finally, remember that Dubai is air-conditioned almost everywhere. The people here like to turn up the air-conditioning. A traveler unaccustomed to the air-conditioning here can easily catch a cold. Therefore, always carry a jacket or sweatshirt with you, particularly if you are going to be inside an enclosed, air-conditioned space for a long time.

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