Abu Dhabi climate at a glance
Abu Dhabi sees average daytime highs ranging from 24°C in January to 41°C in August. Around 74 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 7 wet days a year, peaking in January (22 mm) and easing off in June (0 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 12 hours of sunshine.
Abu Dhabi temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.6 h in January. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 18°C | 1.8 | 22 mm | 9.8 h | 64% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| February | 25°C | 18°C | 1 | 9 mm | 10.4 h | 65% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 28°C | 20°C | 1.3 | 14 mm | 10.3 h | 59% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| April | 32°C | 24°C | 0.7 | 14 mm | 10.7 h | 54% | 7.1 · Good |
| May | 36°C | 27°C | 0.2 | 6 mm | 11.9 h | 54% | 4.2 · Poor |
| June | 39°C | 30°C | 0 | 0 mm | 12.3 h | 57% | 1.9 · Challenging |
| July | 40°C | 32°C | 0.2 | 1 mm | 11.2 h | 58% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| August | 41°C | 32°C | 0.2 | 1 mm | 11 h | 59% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| September | 39°C | 30°C | 0 | 0 mm | 11.2 h | 61% | 2.1 · Challenging |
| October | 35°C | 28°C | 0.2 | 1 mm | 10.7 h | 61% | 5.1 · Fair |
| November | 30°C | 24°C | 0.3 | 3 mm | 10 h | 61% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| December | 26°C | 20°C | 1.3 | 4 mm | 9.7 h | 63% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is December–March, when daytime highs average around 24°C with about 1.8 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi?
August is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi, with average highs of 41°C.
What is the rainiest month in Abu Dhabi?
January is the rainiest month in Abu Dhabi, with around 22 mm of rainfall over 1.8 rainy days.
Where should you go next month?
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