Best Time to Visit
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, UAE · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
23°
15°
Great
Feb
25°
16°
Great
Mar
28°
18°
Great
Apr
32°
21°
Great
May
37°
25°
Good
Jun
38°
27°
Good
Jul
40°
30°
Good
Aug
40°
30°
Good
Sep
38°
28°
Good
Oct
35°
25°
Good
Nov
30°
21°
Great
Dec
25°
18°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 2 | 10h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 25°C | 16°C | 2 | 11h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 28°C | 18°C | 2 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 32°C | 21°C | 1 | 12h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| May | 37°C | 25°C | 0 | 13h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 38°C | 27°C | 0 | 13h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 40°C | 30°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 40°C | 30°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 38°C | 28°C | 0 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 35°C | 25°C | 0 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 30°C | 21°C | 1 | 10h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 25°C | 18°C | 1 | 10h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 32°C high, 21°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 39°C high, 29°C low
Temperatures peak at 39°C (102°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 29°C (84°F).
Avg: 34°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 34°C (93°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 24°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
The least favorable time to visit Abu Dhabi is May and June. During this period, you can expect extreme heat.
May
Challenges: extreme heat
June
Challenges: extreme heat
July
Challenges: extreme heat
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Abu Dhabi during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 16°C to 25°C:
Abu Dhabi has a arid desert climate (Koppen classification: BWh). The warmest month is August with highs of 40°C, while the coldest month is January at just 23°C. Annual rainfall averages 45mm across approximately 9 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 23 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 25 |
| Low °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
| Rain Days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 10 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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