February in Dubai, with mild days and cool desert nights
Why February suits a desert evening
Only January is cooler on Dubai's climate record. February days average about 26 °C and nights about 16 °C at Dubai International Airport.
For most travellers, Dubai in February is a good month for a desert safari. Afternoons are warm, and a night in the mid-teens asks for a fleece more than a coat.
This page goes deeper on February only. The guide to the best time of year for a Dubai desert safari covers every month. The months either side have pages of their own, Dubai desert safari in January and Dubai desert safari in March, and our seasonal guides, month by month cover the rest of the year.
February weather, from mild afternoons to cool nights
February temperatures in Dubai average a daily high of about 26 °C and a nightly low of about 16 °C on the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Dubai International Airport. These are airport figures, not readings from the dunes or a desert camp.
On the same normals, only January is cooler, by day and by night, and December is a little warmer on both. February, at 26.1 °C and 16.4 °C, is the second-coolest month of the year. March runs warmer, about 29 °C by day and 19 °C by night on the same normals. Afternoon and night sit about 10 degrees apart. That gap, more than the afternoon warmth, decides what goes in your bag.
Rain and fog
Rain is uncommon. The normals give February about 10 mm of rain in all, on about two days with 1 mm or more.
Fog can form. An Aletihad report of 2 February 2025 on National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) records says February 2021 saw the highest frequency of fog, with 18 foggy days and four misty days recorded.
For the weather on your own date, the NCM forecast at ncm.gov.ae is the better guide in the days before you travel. If a warning covers your date, what rain, fog and sandstorms mean for a desert safari sets out what the NCM advises.
Sunrise and sunset times through February 2027
Sunset in Dubai moves from about 6:03 PM on 1 February to about 6:20 PM on 28 February 2027, a little later each week.
That gives February a sunset window of about 6:03 to 6:20 PM. After each sunset the sky keeps some light for about 23 to 24 minutes, until civil dusk, the moment the sun sits 6 degrees below the horizon. Days lengthen from about 11 hours 1 minute to 11 hours 37 minutes over the same four weeks.
| Date (2027) | Sunrise | Sunset | Light lasts until (civil dusk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Feb | 7:02 AM | 6:03 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Mon 8 Feb | 6:58 AM | 6:08 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Sun 14 Feb | 6:55 AM | 6:12 PM | 6:35 PM |
| Sun 21 Feb | 6:49 AM | 6:16 PM | 6:39 PM |
| Sun 28 Feb | 6:43 AM | 6:20 PM | 6:43 PM |
Times are for Dubai city (25.20 N, 55.27 E) in Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4), computed with the solar calculation published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and rounded to the nearest minute.
Evening guests read the sunset column. For morning guests the sunrise column matters more, since the morning safari is built around the sunrise dunes. Neither column is a pickup time, so ask the booking desk for the timings on your date.
What is on the calendar in February 2027
Ramadan is expected to begin in the UAE on Monday 8 February 2027, subject to the UAE moon-sighting announcement. Lunar New Year comes two days earlier, on Saturday 6 February.
The standard evening safari is AED 199 per adult in February. On the special dates in the table below, ask and confirm the price with the booking desk.
| Date | What happens | For your booking |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 6 Feb | Lunar New Year's Day, not a UAE public holiday | Standard prices apply; the booking desk confirms availability. |
| Mon 8 Feb | Ramadan expected to begin in the UAE, subject to the UAE moon-sighting announcement | Ask and confirm the price with the booking desk. The booking desk confirms the timing for your date. |
| Sun 14 Feb | Valentine's Day, inside the expected Ramadan dates | Ask the booking desk for price and availability that evening. |
| Mon 15 to Fri 19 Feb | UK spring half-term in Buckinghamshire and Surrey council schools; academies and other schools set their own dates | Check your own school's dates before you fix the safari. |
We update this page every year with the new dates. Ramadan follows the moon and starts earlier each year, and the school dates change from one year to the next. The dates above are for February 2027, with the sources listed at the foot of the page.
Schools that follow the UAE Ministry of Education calendar have no February break in 2026-27. The student winter break runs from 14 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, and spring break from 5 to 9 April 2027. Schools on other curricula set their own dates.
Ramadan, expected from 8 February
The 8 February date is the UAE Astronomy Centre's projection for Ramadan 2027, reported by Khaleej Times, and a start on that day puts 21 of February's 28 days inside Ramadan. How a desert evening runs during the holy month is set out on our page Dubai desert safari during Ramadan, what changes. If your trip falls from 8 February on, the booking desk confirms the timing for your date.
Which safari fits a February trip
For dates before the expected 8 February start, begin with the evening safari: AED 199 per adult on the standard package, with a dune-bashing drive in the Lahbab or Al Awir dunes and a sunset photo stop. Its page lists every inclusion. For dates from 8 February, see the Ramadan note in the calendar above.
The morning safari starts from AED 149 and is built around the sunrise dunes, with sunrise moving from about 7:02 AM to 6:43 AM across February. The overnight safari starts from AED 399, and its page lists every inclusion. If you stay the night, pack a second warm layer for the early morning.
For a vehicle to yourselves, the private safari starts from AED 1,194 per vehicle for up to six guests. A safari without dune bashing costs the same as the standard evening, AED 199 per adult.
These are the package prices published by BookMySafari, and the full cost breakdown has its own guide.
Travelling with children in February
Children under 4 go free, ages 4 to 11 pay the child rate (AED 99 on the standard evening package), and the adult rate starts at 12. A child safety seat is supplied free for a child under the age of four when you give the child's age at booking. Nights near 16 °C call for a warm layer for each child. The guide to a desert safari with kids goes age by age.
6:03 to 6:20 PM
Sunset in Dubai across February 2027
Light lasts for about another 23 to 24 minutes, until civil dusk.
What to pack for a February evening in the desert
Pack one warm layer for after sunset: February nights in Dubai average about 16 °C on the WMO normals. Afternoons near 26 °C still call for sun protection, so the bag holds both.
- Long trousers, light enough for the afternoon and warm enough once the sun goes down.
- Closed shoes, which keep sand out better than sandals.
- A fleece or light jacket for the evening.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen for the daylight hours.
Our outfit guide, what to wear on a Dubai desert safari, has the full list.
Send the desk your February dates
Book once your February dates are fixed. Message the booking desk on WhatsApp with your travel date, the number of guests, any children's ages and your hotel area, and the desk then confirms the price and the timing for that date. Bookings on this page are fulfilled by Velari Tourism L.L.C, DET license #1491675.
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Frequently asked questions about a February Dubai desert safari
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Is Dubai in February a good month for a desert safari?
Yes, for most travellers. February is the second-coolest month on the WMO 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Dubai International Airport, with days averaging about 26 °C and nights about 16 °C; only January is cooler. Rain is uncommon, falling on about two days in the month with 1 mm or more. A fleece or light jacket covers the cool hours after sunset. In 2027 Ramadan is expected to begin in the UAE on Monday 8 February, on the UAE Astronomy Centre projection, subject to the UAE moon-sighting announcement. -
What is the weather like in Dubai in February?
Mild by day and cool at night. The World Meteorological Organization normals for Dubai International Airport (1991 to 2020) give February a mean daily high of 26.1 °C and a mean daily low of 16.4 °C, with about 10 mm of rain in the month, spread over about two days with 1 mm or more. Fog can form. Aletihad reported in February 2025 that, in National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) records, February 2021 saw the most fog, with 18 foggy days recorded. Check the NCM forecast in the days before your safari. -
How cold does the desert get at night in February?
February nights in Dubai average about 16 °C, cool enough that a fleece or light jacket helps after sunset. That is an airport figure, not a reading taken on the dunes. Nights sit about 10 degrees below the afternoon high, so dress for the gap. Long trousers and closed shoes help too, and what to wear on a Dubai desert safari has the full list. -
What time does the sun set in Dubai during February?
About 6:03 PM on 1 February, moving to about 6:20 PM by 28 February 2027. In between it comes at about 6:08 PM on 8 February, 6:12 PM on 14 February and 6:16 PM on 21 February. Light lasts for about another 23 to 24 minutes, until civil dusk. Sunrise moves the other way, from about 7:02 AM to 6:43 AM. The times are computed for Dubai with the NOAA solar calculation. The sunset and sunrise times are not pickup times, so ask the booking desk for the timings on your date. -
Is February 2027 inside Ramadan?
Mostly, if the projection holds. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in the UAE on Monday 8 February, on the UAE Astronomy Centre projection reported by Khaleej Times, subject to the UAE moon-sighting announcement. A start on that day puts 21 of the 28 days in February inside Ramadan, Valentine's Day included. How a safari evening runs in those weeks is on our page Dubai desert safari during Ramadan, what changes. The booking desk confirms the timing for your date. -
Does it rain in Dubai during February?
Sometimes, though not much. February averages about 10 mm of rain at Dubai International Airport, on about two days with 1 mm or more. For your own date, check the National Centre of Meteorology forecast, and what rain, fog and sandstorms mean for a desert safari sets out what the NCM advises. -
What do the safaris cost for a February trip?
The standard evening safari is AED 199 per adult in February, with ages 4 to 11 at AED 99 and under-4s free. The morning safari starts from AED 149, the overnight safari from AED 399, a safari without dune bashing from AED 199, and a private safari from AED 1,194 per vehicle for up to six guests. On special dates such as Valentine's Day and the Ramadan evenings, ask and confirm the price with the booking desk. Our guide to Dubai desert safari cost has the full breakdown. -
Is February a good month for a desert safari with kids?
Yes, for most families. February days average about 26 °C and nights about 16 °C, so pack a warm layer for each child for the evening. Children under 4 go free, and a child under the age of four rides in a child safety seat, supplied free when you give the child's age at booking. Ages 4 to 11 pay the child rate, AED 99 on the standard evening package. Schools on the UAE Ministry of Education calendar have no February break in 2026-27, and Buckinghamshire and Surrey council schools take half-term from Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027, while academies and other schools set their own dates. The guide to a desert safari with kids goes age by age.
