December weather forecast
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The city skyscrapers and the magnificent Marina yacht port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The city skyscrapers and the magnificent Marina yacht port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 20.9°C (69.6°F).
The perfect water temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F) with 4mm (0.16") of accumulated rainfall and only 3.1 rainfall days, makes December a great period for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F) in November to a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F). In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the average low-temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Humidity

In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

Rainfall

In Dubai, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 22.8 rainfall days, and 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:39 +04.

Sunshine

November and December, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dubai.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Dubai. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in December transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The reflection of water and sand dramatically increases exposure to the UV rays.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Dubai?

In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December, the average high-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in November is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Dubai?

The average relative humidity in December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dubai?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

How warm is the water in December in Dubai?

In December, the average sea temperature in Dubai is 25.4°C (77.7°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dubai?

With an average of 10h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

How many hours of daylight does Dubai have in December?

The average day length in December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is 10h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dubai?

On the first day of December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:39 +04.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dubai?

November and December, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dubai.

How many hours of sunshine does Dubai have in December?

In Dubai, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dubai?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Dubai?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average temperature in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (39.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (32.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average pressure in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (996.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average wind speed in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average humidity in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (47%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average rainfall in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average rainfall in December: 4mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average rainfall days in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (4.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average sea temperature in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average sea temperature in December: 25.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (33.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (21.9°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average sunshine days in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (24.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average UV index in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average cloud cover in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average cloud cover in December: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 12).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 1).

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Average visibility in December
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Average visibility in December - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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