At a glance
| Metric | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 41°C | 43°C |
| Coldest month low | 18°C | 14°C |
| Annual rainfall | 74 mm | 124 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.8 h/day | 10.7 h/day |
| Best months | December–March | December–February |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Abu Dhabi | Dubai | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Abu Dhabi |
| April | 7.1 · Good | 5.7 · Fair | Abu Dhabi |
| May | 4.2 · Poor | 2.4 · Challenging | Abu Dhabi |
| June | 1.9 · Challenging | 1.5 · Challenging | Abu Dhabi |
| July | 1.5 · Challenging | 1.3 · Challenging | Abu Dhabi |
| August | 1.5 · Challenging | 1.5 · Challenging | — |
| September | 2.1 · Challenging | 1.5 · Challenging | Abu Dhabi |
| October | 5.1 · Fair | 3.7 · Poor | Abu Dhabi |
| November | 8.8 · Excellent | 7.9 · Good | Abu Dhabi |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Abu Dhabi or Dubai?
Abu Dhabi has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 0 for Dubai — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The best months to visit Abu Dhabi are December–March, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The best months to visit Dubai are December–February, based on six years of climate data.
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