Dubai · May
Run in the pre-dawn.
Average highs hit 99°F. May is the hottest stretch of the year. Dry month — only 0 measurable rain days on average. Heat builds fast after sunrise — the pre-dawn hour is the only reliably comfortable window.
Avg high / low
99° / 77°F
Humidity
52%
Rain days
0/mo
Wind
16 mph
What May feels like in Dubai
Sunrise
05:34
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:56
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Cool relative to the day's peak, but heat builds fast. By 10 AM you're already chasing comfort.
Midday
Heat peaks here. Skip unless you've got shade and pace tolerance.
Evening
Cools off after sunset but still warm. Good for easy efforts; avoid hard intervals if you're chasing pace.
What to wear running in Dubai in May
The kit for May in Dubai: light, breathable, and moisture-wicking — singlet or short-sleeve only, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+7° avg high
-1 rain days
Dubai in April →
May
99°F avg high
0 rain days
Best: pre-dawn
vs June
-5° avg high
0 rain days
Dubai in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Dubai in May?+
Pre-dawn. Heat builds fast after sunrise — the pre-dawn hour is the only reliably comfortable window.
What's the average temperature in Dubai in May?+
Average high 99°F, average low 77°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Dubai?+
Compared to April (avg high 91°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 104°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Dubai in May?+
Expect about 0 measurable rain days in May, on average.