Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High40.5°C
Low15.8°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The climate in Abu Dhabi is hot and arid, with annual average temperatures spanning 23°C / 74°F during January up to 41°C / 105°F in August.
Rainfall averages about 4 mm / 0.16 inches per month, with the wettest conditions in March (14 mm / 0.55 inches) and the driest in June (0 mm / 0 inches).
Sun intensity varies throughout the year, with UV levels reaching 9 in June and falling to 5 in December; strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in June with around 13.6 hours of daylight, while December has the shortest days at about 10.7 hours.
Trip planning
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Abu Dhabi.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
14 mm
March carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (7.4)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
11 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
14 km/h
March is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
53 %to66 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Abu Dhabi, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Abu Dhabi compares
See how it ranks against the rest of United Arab Emirates for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in United Arab Emirates
#2 / 2
COOLEST (AVG)
in United Arab Emirates
#2 / 2
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in United Arab Emirates
#2 / 2
WINDIEST (AVG)
in United Arab Emirates
#1 / 2
HIGHEST UV
in United Arab Emirates
#2 / 2
MOST HUMID
in United Arab Emirates
#1 / 2
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Abu Dhabi, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Abu Dhabi feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 33°C (91°F) and lows near 23°C (73°F). Conditions usually feel very hot in the daytime and warm once the sun goes down. Skies are often clear or only partly cloudy, so you’ll see a good amount of sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi for dry weather?
The driest month is usually June, with around 0 mm (0.00 in) of rain. Most other months sit somewhere in between, with a mix of dry and showery days.
When is sun exposure strongest in Abu Dhabi?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Abu Dhabi a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 14 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 53 km/h (33 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
How much daylight does Abu Dhabi get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.