UAE weather in February
UAE in February averages 21°C (70°F), 6 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in UAE, February is the second coldest, the fourth wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (70°F)
15–27°C · 60–80°F
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h
hours per day
What is UAE like in February?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for UAE in February?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.9 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 11°C between its low and its high.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
February compared with January and March
February in UAE is 1.6°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
February in UAE is 3.2°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 24°C (76°F).
Daylight in UAE in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 11 hours 20 minutes in UAE, rising about 06:56 and setting about 18:16 local time.
February ends 35 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 19 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Travel guides for UAE
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UAE weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 67°F | 15 mm |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 6 mm |
| March | 24°C / 76°F | 10 mm |
| April | 29°C / 84°F | 5 mm |
| May | 32°C / 90°F | 0 mm |
| June | 34°C / 94°F | 0 mm |
| July | 37°C / 98°F | 0 mm |
| August | 37°C / 99°F | 0 mm |
| September | 34°C / 94°F | 0 mm |
| October | 31°C / 87°F | 0 mm |
| November | 26°C / 78°F | 4 mm |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 8 mm |
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FAQs about UAE in February
February climate averages for UAE, 1991–2020.
UAE averages 21°C (70°F) in February, ranging from about 15°C (60°F) at night to 27°C (80°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 6 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 21°C (70°F) against 24°C (76°F) in March — 3.2°C cooler.
February is 1.6°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
Yes. February falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 8.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 13 hours 39 minutes in June and 10 hours 38 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:56 and sunset about 18:16 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 35 minutes longer than it starts.
