When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?

The most comfortable stretch is January to February and November to December, when average highs run 75 to 87 degrees F with 0 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 105 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 75 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Abu Dhabi?

January, with roughly 2 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Abu Dhabi?

July averages 104 degrees F by day and 89 degrees F at night, and January averages 75 degrees F and 63 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Abu Dhabi?

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Abu Dhabi: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Abu Dhabi

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Best time to visit Abu Dhabi

The most comfortable months in Abu Dhabi are January to February and November to December, with average daytime highs of 75 to 87°F and 0 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 105°F, and January the coolest at 75°F. January sees the most rain, around 2 days, while May is the driest with about 0.

Jan75°63°2 d

Feb77°64°1 d

Mar83°68°2 d

Apr90°74°1 d

May97°80°0 d

Jun102°86°0 d

Jul104°89°0 d

Aug105°89°0 d

Sep102°86°0 d

Oct95°81°0 d

Nov87°74°0 d

Dec79°68°2 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Abu Dhabi: common questions

When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?: The most comfortable stretch is January to February and November to December, when average highs run 75 to 87°F with 0 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 105°F on average, and January the coolest at 75°F.
What is the rainiest month in Abu Dhabi?: January, with roughly 2 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Abu Dhabi?: July averages 104°F by day and 89°F at night, and January averages 75°F and 63°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Abu Dhabi?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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