When to go
The Best Time to Visit Abu Dhabi
Month-by-month climate data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Abu Dhabi— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Abu Dhabi: Aug (41°C / 106°F) · Coolest: Jan (24°C / 75°F) · Wettest: Jan (~2 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Abu Dhabi climate, month by month
January
24° / 18°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
February
25° / 18°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
March
29° / 21°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
April
32° / 23°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
May
36° / 27°C
~0 rain days
Good
June
39° / 30°C
~0 rain days
Fair
July
40° / 32°C
~0 rain days
Fair
August
41° / 32°C
~0 rain days
Tough
September
39° / 30°C
~0 rain days
Fair
October
35° / 27°C
~0 rain days
Good
November
31° / 24°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
December
26° / 20°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
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