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When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
In general the best time to visit Abu Dhabi is probably January, February, March, April, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +40°C in August and it has 27 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Abu Dhabi in different months
This is the average weather in Abu Dhabi for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +30°C.
May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +40°C during July.
Climate in Abu Dhabi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Abu Dhabi for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +36°C | +40°C | +43°C | +45°C | +47°C | +52°C | +50°C | +46°C | +41°C | +38°C | +32°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +25°C | +28°C | +32°C | +37°C | +38°C | +40°C | +40°C | +38°C | +35°C | +30°C | +25°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +9°C | +10°C | +13°C | +19°C | +22°C | +25°C | +26°C | +22°C | +18°C | +14°C | +10°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +22°C | +25°C | +28°C | +31°C | +33°C | +35°C | +35°C | +35°C | +33°C | +31°C | +27°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 66 | 64 | 59 | 53 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 67 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 19 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Abu Dhabi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Abu Dhabi is August with average maximum temperature going up to +40°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +16°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Abu Dhabi during the whole year:
Abu Dhabi achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +34°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +21°C in average.
When can you swim in Abu Dhabi?
You can swim in Abu Dhabi from January to December:
- In May - November the water is very warm (28°C);
- In April the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In January - March the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Abu Dhabi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Abu Dhabi is December with average humidity going up to 67%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 50%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Abu Dhabi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 29 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 3 rainy days and 11 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abu Dhabi:
What is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi?
The hottest month in Abu Dhabi is August with average maximum temperature of +40°C.
What is the coldest month in Abu Dhabi?
The coldest month in Abu Dhabi is January with minimum temperatures of +16°C.
Is Abu Dhabi worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Abu Dhabi usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +40°C and 27 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Abu Dhabi?
if you're looking to visit Abu Dhabi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in United Arab Emirates
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Monthly weather in Abu Dhabi
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Abu Dhabi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.