Dubai is a desert city located in the south of the Persian Gulf and near the equator, so it has scorching summers and hot winters, and you can’t expect snow there.
Does it snow in Dubai?
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I stayed in Dubai in the winter of 2023, and I can definitely say that the chance of snow in Dubai is 0%. However, if you like to see snow in Dubai, I know places in the city where you can go there and enjoy playing with artificial snow.
In the rest of the article, I will share my winter experience with you, mentioning winter and some points you have never read.
Has it ever snowed in Dubai?
I wanted to know if it had ever snowed in this city. That’s why I talked to some locals in Dubai about the snowfall and found out that no snow has fallen in this city yet, but some areas of the UAE have reported light snow.
Locals told me that rain and hail are possible in Dubai. However, because this city does not have an underground sewer, a lot of water collects in the streets during rain or hail, disrupting people’s movement in the city.
Why is it not snowing in Dubai?
Winters in Dubai are not very cold, and according to the information I read on Wikipedia, the lowest temperature ever recorded in this city is 5 degrees Celsius. For this reason, it is normal for us not to see snowfall in this city.
The main reason it does not snow in this city is Dubai’s proximity to the equator. Regions near the equator are often deserts and hot due to direct sunlight.
Where is artificial snow in Dubai?
If you love snow like me and want to play in it on a hot day, you should go to the ski resort located in the Mall of the Emirates.
You can play in the snow in this ski resort and enjoy skiing with your family and friends.
I have already discussed this topic in the following articles, which I suggest you read before visiting this ski resort.
Altogether
Winter is the best season to travel to Dubai. The table below shows the difference between summer and winter temperatures in this city.
| Season | Average High (°C) | Average Low (°C) |
| Winter (December – February) | 24 | 16 |
| Summer (June – August) | 43 | 30 |
Since Dubai’s summers are very hot, tourists choose to travel to this city in winter. If you plan to travel to Dubai in winter, you should not worry about snowfall, but I advise you to research the weather in Dubai during your stay and not travel to this city when there is a high chance of hailstorms.
