Over the past 10 years, Dubai Marathon runners have faced temperatures ranging from 16\u00b0C (60\u00b0F) on cooler years to 24\u00b0C (74\u00b0F) in warmer editions. The median temperature of 22\u00b0C (71\u00b0F) puts this race in the challenging category for running conditions.
Wind speeds average 16 km/h during race hours, with peak gusts reaching 27 km/h in challenging years. Humidity sits around 58%, and there is a 10% chance of rain on race day.
These conditions translate to an estimated pace impact of +6.8% compared to ideal running conditions. For a 4-hour marathoner, that means roughly 16 minutes slower than a perfect-weather day.