Dubai in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Dubai in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
78.4 °F
Average:
84.5 °F
Maximum:
89.5 °F
Sea water temperature in Dubai in May
In the city of Dubai, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 78.4°F on May 1, 2019, with an average temperature being 84.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 89.5°F on May 31, 2014.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 81.6°F | 80.8°F | 80.3°F |
| May 2 | 81.6°F | 80.6°F | 80.7°F |
| May 3 | 81.7°F | 80.5°F | 81.4°F |
| May 4 | 81.8°F | 81.2°F | 81.2°F |
| May 5 | 81.9°F | 81.1°F | 81.2°F |
| May 6 | 82.2°F | 81.5°F | 81.4°F |
| May 7 | 82.5°F | 81.6°F | 82.0°F |
| May 8 | 83.0°F | 82.6°F | 82.3°F |
| May 9 | 83.3°F | 83.0°F | 82.8°F |
| May 10 | 83.5°F | 83.7°F | 82.7°F |
| May 11 | 83.6°F | 83.8°F | 83.4°F |
| May 12 | 83.7°F | 83.9°F | 83.2°F |
| May 13 | 84.1°F | 84.3°F | 84.4°F |
| May 14 | 84.2°F | 84.4°F | 84.3°F |
| May 15 | 84.4°F | 84.6°F | 85.2°F |
| May 16 | 84.7°F | 84.8°F | 84.7°F |
| May 17 | 84.7°F | 85.2°F | 84.2°F |
| May 18 | 84.9°F | 85.3°F | 84.7°F |
| May 19 | 85.1°F | 85.7°F | 84.6°F |
| May 20 | 85.5°F | 86.0°F | 85.5°F |
| May 21 | 85.7°F | 86.7°F | 85.6°F |
| May 22 | 85.8°F | 86.7°F | 85.6°F |
| May 23 | 86.0°F | 86.4°F | 85.8°F |
| May 24 | 86.3°F | 86.8°F | 85.9°F |
| May 25 | 86.5°F | 87.2°F | 86.0°F |
| May 26 | 86.5°F | 87.5°F | 86.1°F |
| May 27 | 86.8°F | 88.4°F | 87.0°F |
| May 28 | 87.0°F | 88.6°F | 87.5°F |
| May 29 | 87.1°F | 88.3°F | 87.6°F |
| May 30 | 87.5°F | 89.0°F | 88.4°F |
| May 31 | 87.6°F | 89.2°F | 87.2°F |
In Dubai, almost every month besides January and February is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 297 swimming days.
The warmest water in Dubai was recorded on August 5, 2024, reaching a 95.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 31, 2020, dipping to 68.1°F. The average readings by season are 73.2°F in Winter, 78.7°F in Spring, 91.9°F in Summer, and 87.6°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 78.2°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 90.1°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah |
87.9°F
|
19mi |
| Ajman City |
87.9°F
|
25mi |
| Abu Dhabi |
88.0°F
|
72mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Dubai