Is it snowing in Dubai?

Does it snow in Dubai?

To answer the title question: no, it never snows in Dubai. No snowfall has ever been recorded in Dubai's history. It has rained, it has rained hail, but never snowed in Dubai. Dubai's climate is not conducive to snowfall. Average temperatures of 20°C to 25°C in the winter months are a far cry from the zero or minus temperatures needed for snow to puff from the sky.

In Dubai, you will find places where it snows. It's not real snow, but it allows you to feel the climate of winter in the middle of the desert. Ski Dubai is the only ski resort slope in Dubai. You can ski, snowboard and experience other winter activities here, on artificially created but real snow in the middle of the Mall of the Emirates.

Rain and snowfall in Dubai

It doesn't snow in Dubai. What is different is the rain that has been falling more and more in Dubai in recent years. Climate change is causing more and more rain in the desert and small-scale flooding in the city, which was not previously prepared for such heavy rainfall. It rains mainly during the winter months in Dubai.

The most common meteorological phenomena in the UAE are rainfall and dust storms. Occasionally, hail falls in the UAE. Snow is extremely rare, only in high mountainous areas. The weather is not always predictable and examples of extreme weather conditions in Dubai include: heavy rains, resulting in short floods, sandstorms (typical of the desert) and hail, which occurs not in the city but in the emirate of Dubai and other UAE emirates in the desert areas.

What are the temperatures in Dubai in winter?

What are the average temperatures in Dubai in winter? What is the weather like during the winter months in Dubai and is it a good time for a holiday? The weather in Dubai in winter is ideal for holidays. The period from January to March is the most popular time for tourists. The temperature is the lowest of the year, and even so, temperatures above 23 degrees allow for comfortable sightseeing, beachcombing and swimming in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. The winter months in Dubai are the most pleasant for tourists. This is favoured by the desert climate. 

Snow in the United Arab Emirates

Such extreme weather conditions as snow do not occur in Dubai, but this does not mean that climate change does not spare the city. Rare weather phenomena in Dubai, such as heavy rains or long downpours, are a big hassle not only for tourists, but also for local residents. What happens to the weather in Dubai in the event of heavy rainfall? The air temperature drops and streets unprepared to receive more water are flooded. This creates logistical problems for suppliers, taxi drivers and residents of the city.

Winter holidays in Dubai

If you don't like snow and want to spend your winter holidays in a place where it never snows, then Dubai is the perfect place. Dubai's winter weather means long sunny days, above 23 degrees and great conditions for sightseeing and beachcombing. Flying into Dubai for the winter is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter holidays with the whole family or an early holiday. You can book accommodation, attractions and package trips to Dubai at Two Continents travel agency.

Questions and answers (FAQs)

• Has it ever snowed in Dubai?

It has never snowed in Dubai. Even Dubai's winter climate is not conducive to snowfall in the city. Heavy rain and hail have been reported in Dubai, but falling snow is unlikely to ever come over the city. In other parts of the UAE, for example, minus temperatures and snowfall have been reported in the mountains of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

• What is the weather like in Dubai in winter? 

The weather in Dubai in winter is ideal for holidays. The winter months see temperatures averaging between 23°C and 25°C. This weather allows for sightseeing in comfort, beachcombing in warm water and lounging by the pool in the sun. The only downside of winter in Dubai is the cold desert winds, which tourists are unlikely to experience.

• What are the rarest weather phenomena in Dubai? 

Climate change does not spare Dubai. Unexpected weather phenomena are more frequent in the city. Snowfall has not been reported, but hail and heavy rainfall are occurring. A less rare weather phenomenon in Dubai is the sandstorm, which regularly occurs in this desert city from time to time.

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