Dubai in October
Hot but usable, especially in the second half, and prices have not yet caught up with the improving weather.
Is October a good time to visit Dubai?
October is a middling month in Dubai — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Season restarts — beach clubs, terraces and desert camps reopen
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Dubai, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Dubai?
October is a middling month in Dubai — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but July is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Dubai in October?
Dubai sits at roughly 68/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 1 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is July.
What is the weather like in Dubai in October?
Expect highs around 35°C and lows near 23°C in October, with about 0 wet days across the month.