March in Dubai averages highs of 28 °C (83 °F) and lows of 18 °C (65 °F), with about 2 rainy days and 11 h 57 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (74 °F).
March weather in Dubai at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Dubai?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. March is usually high season in Dubai: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
- Eid al-Fitr, around 20 March 2026 (approximate): a public holiday of about 2–3 days public holiday
- Ramadan runs from about 18 February to 19 March 2026. Daytime eating in public is less common and some places change their hours; evenings get lively after iftar. Sights stay open, sometimes with shorter hours. Ramadan
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Dubai in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Al Fahidi and the creek abra — old Dubai, best in cooler hours outdoors
- Desert safari — late afternoon into evening outdoors
- Jumeirah and JBR beaches outdoors
- Burj Khalifa — book a sunset slot indoors
- Dubai Mall and the fountain shows — evenings indoors
- Museum of the Future — timed tickets indoors
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 23 °C (74 °F) in March. outdoors
Where to stay: Downtown for the Burj Khalifa and metro; Dubai Marina or JBR for the beach; Deira for value and the creek.
What to pack for Dubai in March
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Dubai costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €70–160 | €200–450 |
Excluding flights. March is usually high season in Dubai: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 18° / 9° | 4 | Great time to go |
| Tbilisi | 11° / 2° | 9 | Tough month |
| Cairo | 25° / 12° | 0 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Dubai?
By the numbers, March is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 28 °C (83 °F) and about 2 rainy days. March is usually high season in Dubai: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are January, February, December.
How warm is Dubai in March?
Average highs are 28 °C (83 °F) and lows 18 °C (65 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (74 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubai in March?
Very little: about 2 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 16 mm in total.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.