Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi works on a dry budget: 2.2 inches (57 mm) of precipitation a year, spread over roughly 7 days. Temperature does the varying instead, from 75°F (24°C) on a typical January afternoon to 105°F (40°C) in July, with nights 8°C below the day.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 105°F (40°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 75°F (24°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 115°F (46°C) high · 51°F (10°C) low
- Wettest month: January (2 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
- Annual swing: 15°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 8
- Average humidity: 59%
Temperatures through the year
Relative humidity averages 59% across the year, drier than about 86% of the cities we track. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 105°F (40°C) by day and 89°F (32°C) overnight. January is the coolest month, with highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows near 63°F (17°C). Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is December through February.
Rain, sun and snow
12 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running January through December. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 115°F (46°C) and bottoms at 51°F (10°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
How Abu Dhabi compares
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 7 days a year - fewer wet days than almost every other city we track.
- Abu Dhabi averages 83°F (28°C) across the year - warmer than any other city in our 3496-city dataset.
- Annual precipitation is 2.2 inches (57 mm) - drier than almost every other city we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 63° | 2 | 0.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 65% |
| February | 77° | 64° | 1 | 0.3 in | 10.3 h/day | 64% |
| March | 83° | 68° | 2 | 0.6 in | 10.3 h/day | 60% |
| April | 90° | 74° | 0 | 0.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 54% |
| May | 98° | 81° | 0 | 0.1 in | 12.1 h/day | 52% |
| June | 102° | 86° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.4 h/day | 57% |
| July | 105° | 89° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.5 h/day | 56% |
| August | 105° | 89° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.3 h/day | 57% |
| September | 102° | 85° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 61% |
| October | 95° | 81° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 61% |
| November | 86° | 74° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 60% |
| December | 79° | 67° | 1 | 0.1 in | 9.8 h/day | 64% |
Abu Dhabi month by month
Abu Dhabi weather in January
January brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 2 wet days - typically the coldest month and the wettest month of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi weather in February
February brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 1 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in March
March brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 2 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in April
April brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 0 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in May
May brings highs around 98°F (36°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 0 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in June
June brings highs around 102°F (39°C), lows near 86°F (30°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi weather in July
July brings highs around 105°F (40°C), lows near 89°F (32°C), about 0 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi weather in August
August brings highs around 105°F (41°C), lows near 89°F (32°C), about 0 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in September
September brings highs around 102°F (39°C), lows near 85°F (30°C), about 0 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in October
October brings highs around 95°F (35°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 0 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in November
November brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 0 wet days.
Abu Dhabi weather in December
December brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 1 wet days.
Seasons in Abu Dhabi
March through May
March through May in Abu Dhabi runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.1 inches (27 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.1 hours of sun a day.
June through August
June through August brings serious heat here - highs near 104°F (40°C), nights near 88°F (31°C), and precipitation is essentially absent. Daylight is generous - around 11.7 hours of sun a day.
September through November
September through November in Abu Dhabi turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 94°F (35°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); precipitation is essentially absent. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.
December through February
December through February in Abu Dhabi settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.1 inches (27 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
Aim for December to March if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 78°F (26°C) against roughly 1 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
Pack for Abu Dhabi with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection. Even in July, lows of 89°F (32°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Abu Dhabi temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.