November in Dubai averages highs of 31 °C (87 °F) and lows of 21 °C (70 °F), with about 1 rainy day and 10 h 53 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 29 °C (85 °F).
November weather in Dubai at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Dubai?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. November 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 November 2026
We found no major holidays or events for November in Dubai. Our holiday source does not cover United Arab Emirates, so check official listings before you go.
Things to do in Dubai in November
November'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 29 °C (85 °F) in November. 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 November
- 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. November is usually high season in Dubai: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 20° / 12° | 3 | Great time to go |
| Tbilisi | 11° / 3° | 5 | Tough month |
| Cairo | 26° / 15° | 0 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Dubai?
By the numbers, November is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 31 °C (87 °F) and about 1 rainy day. November 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 November?
Average highs are 31 °C (87 °F) and lows 21 °C (70 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 29 °C (85 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubai in November?
Very little: about 1 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 6 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.