ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Dubai in April

Dubai in April: rain frequency data not yet backfilled for this month, 90°F average high, 94% of days historically clear (n=240, ERA5 2018–2025).

Historically one of the better months to visit Dubai for sun: 94% of days are clear on average (n=240, avg high 90°F). Every percentage here is a historical average from 8 years of ERA5 data — not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Dubai page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late April

Clear-sky percentage for Dubai in April, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period	% Clear days	Sample (n)	Avg high
Early April 1st–15th	92%	n=120	90°F
Late April 16th–end	96%	n=120	90°F
Full month average	94%	n=240	90°F

Bottom line

Dubai is historically one of the best US destinations for sun in April: 94% of days meet the clear bar (avg high 90°F, n=240 days across 8 years). Pack for outdoor activity — this month consistently delivers.

Every month in Dubai

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Dubai, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month	% Clear	Sample (n)
January	71%	n=248	All destinations →
February	73%	n=226	All destinations →
March	87%	n=248	All destinations →
April ← this page	94%	n=240	All destinations →
May	98%	n=248	All destinations →
June	100%	n=240	All destinations →
July	97%	n=248	All destinations →
August	100%	n=248	All destinations →
September	100%	n=240	All destinations →
October	96%	n=248	All destinations →
November	91%	n=240	All destinations →
December	85%	n=248	All destinations →

Frequently asked

Is Dubai good for sun in April?

Yes. Dubai is historically strong for sun in April: 94% of days are clear on average (avg high 90°F, n=240 days, ERA5 2018–2025).

→ Dubai live forecast — this week’s actual 7-day weather, not historical
→ Best destinations in April — all destinations ranked by April clear-sky %
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→ Raw data (JSON) — buckets, n, source

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.