Abu Dhabi
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6 °C | 13.9 °C | 12 mm | 2.8 | 249 | 10.8 h |
| February | 26.6 °C | 15.1 °C | 8 mm | 2.0 | 246 | 11.3 h |
| March | 29.8 °C | 17.6 °C | 13 mm | 2.9 | 268 | 12.0 h |
| April | 35.1 °C | 21.2 °C | 5 mm | 1.4 | 295 | 12.7 h |
| May | 39.7 °C | 24.7 °C | 0 mm | 1.0 | 343 | 13.3 h |
| June | 41.5 °C | 27.1 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 341 | 13.6 h |
| July | 42.6 °C | 29.8 °C | 1 mm | 1.0 | 328 | 13.5 h |
| August | 43.5 °C | 30.3 °C | 0 mm | 1.0 | 324 | 13.0 h |
| September | 41.0 °C | 27.5 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 306 | 12.3 h |
| October | 36.7 °C | 23.8 °C | 0 mm | 1.0 | 303 | 11.6 h |
| November | 31.1 °C | 19.7 °C | 2 mm | 2.2 | 265 | 11.0 h |
| December | 26.6 °C | 15.8 °C | 8 mm | 2.4 | 254 | 10.6 h |
Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi
Tours in Abu Dhabi
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Abu Dhabi
January in Abu Dhabi: warm, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
February in Abu Dhabi: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 15 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
March in Abu Dhabi: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
April in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
May in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 25 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
June in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 42 °C and lows of 27 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
July in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 43 °C and lows of 30 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
August in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 44 °C and lows of 30 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
September in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 41 °C and lows of 28 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
October in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 24 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
November in Abu Dhabi: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
December in Abu Dhabi: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 16 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Curious facts about Abu Dhabi
- It is the driest of the 5 destinations we cover in United Arab Emirates: 49 mm of rain a year.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from December to February: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- It hardly rains: 49 mm in the whole year.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
October: 36° / 26°
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°