Will it rain in
Dubai today?
Live hourly rain forecast and run verdict for Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Running in Dubai means respecting the desert's extreme heat — summer temperatures regularly exceed 45 degrees. Whether it's a predawn run along the Marina before the sun hits, a rare winter shower, or a sandstorm reducing visibility to metres, knowing whether to head out before you lace up matters. RainOrRun checks live conditions in Dubai right now and gives you an instant verdict — plus the best hourly window if the weather's on the fence. We'll also recommend the right gear for whatever Dubai's desert extremes are throwing at you today.
What to wear
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How often does it rain in Dubai?
Dubai records around 89mm of rain a year, spread across about 9 days — roughly 2% of all days, or 1 days in an average month. Rain is rarely the thing that stops a run in Dubai. You can plan a training week without building it around the forecast, and a packable jacket is more insurance policy than staple.
The wettest month is January, averaging 23mm across about 2 rainy days. The driest is June, with 0mm over roughly 0 days. Even in January, average lows stay around 15.2°C, so cold is rarely the limiting factor here. At the other end, July averages 41.1°C highs — hot enough that early morning and evening are the sensible windows, and hydration matters more than waterproofing.
Those are ten-year averages, not a forecast. What actually matters on the day is the next twelve hours — which is what the live verdict and hourly strip at the top of this page are for.
| Month | Rainfall | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23mm | 2 | 24.1°C | 15.2°C |
| February | 15mm | 2 | 25.2°C | 16.2°C |
| March | 16mm | 2 | 28.4°C | 18.6°C |
| April | 15mm | 1 | 32.5°C | 21.6°C |
| May | 2mm | 0 | 36.8°C | 25.1°C |
| June | 0mm | 0 | 39.7°C | 28.2°C |
| July | 3mm | 0 | 41.1°C | 30.6°C |
| August | 0mm | 0 | 41.1°C | 30.2°C |
| September | 0mm | 0 | 39.2°C | 27.8°C |
| October | 2mm | 0 | 35.3°C | 24.8°C |
| November | 6mm | 1 | 30.6°C | 21.1°C |
| December | 7mm | 1 | 26.4°C | 17.2°C |
Historical data: Open-Meteo archive, 2015–2024. A “rainy day” means at least 1mm of precipitation.
Running in Dubai: common questions
Will it rain in Dubai today?
The forecast card at the top of this page shows Dubai's rain probability for the current hour, plus an hour-by-hour breakdown for the rest of the day, using live Open-Meteo data. Historically, Dubai sees rain on about 9 days a year, so on any given day there is roughly a 2% chance of some rain falling.
Is it a good day to run in Dubai?
RainOrRun scores the live Dubai forecast on rain probability, rainfall amount, temperature, wind speed and severe weather, then returns a single verdict: Go, Maybe, or Don't Bother. A Maybe means conditions are borderline and it is worth picking your window rather than skipping the run.
What is the best time to run in Dubai today?
The hourly strip above highlights the best single window of the day for Dubai — the hour combining the lowest rain probability with the most comfortable temperature. You can also check up to eight days ahead using the date picker if you are planning a long run or a race.
What should I wear running in Dubai today?
The gear section on this page updates with the live Dubai forecast: a waterproof jacket and peaked cap when rain probability goes above 40%, a thermal base layer and gloves below 8 degrees Celsius, and a high-vis vest when wind or low light make you harder to see.
What is the wettest month in Dubai?
January is the wettest month in Dubai, averaging 23mm of rain across about 2 rainy days. June is the driest, with around 0mm over roughly 0 days. Figures are ten-year averages covering 2015 to 2024.
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