01Weather
Dubai weather in March
Afternoons in March average 30.0 °C (86 °F) and nights cool to 21.1 °C (70 °F). The month brings about 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 1 days. Compared with February it is 3.5 °C warmer; April is 4.5 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 36 °C / 96 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 25 °C / 77 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 18 °C / 64 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 14.9 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 5 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 40.0 °C / 14.4 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 06:41 | 18:21 | 11.7 h |
| 15 March | 06:28 | 18:28 | 12.0 h |
| 31 March | 06:11 | 18:35 | 12.4 h |
Daylight grows by about 42 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Dubai), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Dubai is in March
busy The main sights are busy in March. What drives it:
- Dubai World Cup horse racing
- Art Dubai
- Ramadan in some years
05Events
What's on in Dubai in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai World Cup | last Saturday of March, Meydan | sport |
| Art Dubai | March, Madinat Jumeirah | art |
07Packing
What to pack for Dubai in March
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- something for heat: 15 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is warm, bright and busy, with afternoons around 28 °C, the Dubai World Cup horse race at Meydan on the last Saturday and Art Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah mid-month. By the end of the month afternoons reach 30 °C. If Ramadan falls in March, expect subdued daytime dining, shorter mall hours in the afternoon and spectacular evening iftar buffets, with Eid al-Fitr bringing fireworks and a public holiday at its end.
Rain falls on about three days and can be intense; the city's worst floods have come in March and April. Sea temperatures reach 23 °C. The Global Village fair closes in April. Hotel rates stay near peak until the World Cup, then ease. Desert evenings are still cool enough for a jacket. April brings the first real heat and the end of the outdoor season; see April.
09Compare
Dubai month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 °C | 17 °C | 1 | – | very busy | Good |
| February | 26 °C | 18 °C | 2 | – | very busy | Good |
| March | 30 °C | 21 °C | 1 | – | busy | Good |
| April | 34 °C | 25 °C | 1 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 39 °C | 28 °C | 0 | – | moderate | Good |
| June | 41 °C | 31 °C | 0 | – | quiet | Good |
| July | 42 °C | 34 °C | 0 | – | quiet | Good |
| August | 42 °C | 33 °C | 0 | – | quiet | Good |
| September | 40 °C | 31 °C | 0 | – | moderate | Good |
| October | 36 °C | 28 °C | 0 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 32 °C | 23 °C | 1 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| December | 27 °C | 20 °C | 2 | – | very busy | Good |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Dubai.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest in March | 13 °C | 10 |
| Rome in March | 16 °C | 8 |
| Venice in March | 13 °C | 6 |
| Prague in March | 11 °C | 7 |
| Copenhagen in March | 7 °C | – |
| Bangkok in March | 35 °C | – |
11FAQ
Dubai in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Dubai?
March is a good month to visit Dubai. Daytime highs average 30 °C (86 °F), rain falls on about 1 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Dubai in March?
Expect hot days around 30 °C (86 °F) and nights near 21 °C (70 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 36 °C, and one in ten stays below 25 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Dubai in March?
March brings about 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain over roughly 1 days, which is dry by Dubai standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 5 percent.
What should I wear in Dubai in March?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Dubai crowded in March?
The main sights are busy in March. Main drivers: Dubai World Cup horse racing; Art Dubai; Ramadan in some years.
What time does it get dark in Dubai in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 18:28 and rises at 06:28, giving 12.0 hours of daylight.