Doha vs Abu Dhabi

Doha and Abu Dhabi are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Doha sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Abu Dhabi is also comfortable at 25°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Abu Dhabi is the stronger choice in December.

Doha reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Abu Dhabi averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Doha receives approximately 14 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Abu Dhabi sees 5 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Abu Dhabi the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Doha averages 70% while Abu Dhabi sits at 78%. Abu Dhabi will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.