Month-by-month flight prices, weather and crowds for Dubai, scored for travellers flying from Adelaide.
The short answer
The best time to fly to Dubai from Adelaide is January to March and November, when good weather, manageable crowds and competitive fares line up. The Window Score peaks at 80/100 in November. Flights are usually cheapest in January (around A$2,434 return).
Window Score blends weather, crowds, flight price and AUD strength. Higher is better.
| Month | Window Score | Avg temp | Rainfall | Crowds | Avg return fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76Great | 19°C | 17mm | Busy | A$2,434 |
| February | 79Great | 20°C | 13mm | Busy | A$2,434 |
| March | 76Great | 23°C | 17mm | Busy | A$2,491 |
| April | 71Great | 27°C | 6mm | Moderate crowds | A$2,434 |
| May | 38Fair | 31°C | 0mm | Moderate crowds | A$2,508 |
| June | 29Poor | 33°C | 0mm | Low crowds | A$2,434 |
| July | 24Poor | 35°C | 3mm | Low crowds | A$2,640 |
| August | 25Poor | 35°C | 1mm | Low crowds | A$2,596 |
| September | 36Fair | 33°C | 1mm | Low crowds | A$2,491 |
| October | 56Good | 30°C | 1mm | Busy | A$2,491 |
| NovemberBest | 80Excellent | 25°C | 3mm | Busy | A$2,508 |
| December | 72Great | 21°C | 7mm | Busy | A$2,786 |
Dubai is extraordinary as an exercise in ambition. In under 50 years it has built the world's tallest building, some of the largest malls on the planet, and a tourism infrastructure that handles tens of millions of visitors annually, all in a desert. The Burj Khalifa is genuinely impressive in person. The old Dubai Creek and the gold and spice souks offer a glimpse of the city before the transformation. Desert safaris into the dunes at sunset are spectacular.
Dubai has also become a serious food city, driven by the diversity of its expat population and by significant investment in hospitality at every level.
January to March and November are the best months to fly from Adelaide to Dubai, when weather, crowds and fares align. The Window Score peaks at 80/100 in November.
January, with return fares from Adelaide averaging around A$2,434, roughly 3% below the Dubai yearly average.
Return fares range from about A$2,434 in January up to A$2,786 in peak months. Booking in a lower-priced month can save hundreds.
Yes. Direct flights are available on this route in at least some months. Connections may be cheaper in others.
See the full interactive breakdown on the Dubai dashboard or browse all destinations. Peak month: November (80/100).
