At a glance
| Metric | Abu Dhabi | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 41°C | 38°C |
| Coldest month low | 18°C | 0°C |
| Annual rainfall | 74 mm | 300 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.8 h/day | 10.4 h/day |
| Best months | December–March | April & October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Abu Dhabi | Tehran | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 4.9 · Poor | Abu Dhabi |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.4 · Fair | Abu Dhabi |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.9 · Excellent | Abu Dhabi |
| April | 7.1 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Tehran |
| May | 4.2 · Poor | 8.7 · Excellent | Tehran |
| June | 1.9 · Challenging | 4.1 · Poor | Tehran |
| July | 1.5 · Challenging | 2.6 · Challenging | Tehran |
| August | 1.5 · Challenging | 3.9 · Poor | Tehran |
| September | 2.1 · Challenging | 6.8 · Fair | Tehran |
| October | 5.1 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Tehran |
| November | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | — |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.1 · Fair | Abu Dhabi |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Abu Dhabi or Tehran?
Tehran has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 4 for Abu Dhabi — 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 Tehran?
The best months to visit Tehran are April & October, based on six years of climate data.
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