Abu Dhabi in November
What to expect
November in Abu Dhabi is late autumn, a shoulder-season window, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. It can feel distinctly hot through the middle of the day, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11 h
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 06:38 - 17:36
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 1 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 17%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 61%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 30.0°C and low 21.2°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 51% of days (15.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.4 days / month
~51% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.4 days / month
- Probability ~51% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~15 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 36% of days (10.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.8 days / month
~36% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.8 days / month
- Probability ~36% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~11 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 7% of days (2.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.0 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.0 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~37°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 16% of days (4.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 6% of days (1.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.8 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.8 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~37°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.7 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.5 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.5 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.5 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 52% of days (15.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.5 days / month
~52% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.5 days / month
- Probability ~52% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 43% of days (12.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.8 days / month
~43% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.8 days / month
- Probability ~43% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~13 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 16% of days (4.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~55km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 11% of days (3.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.3 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.3 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~28°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~4.4mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~13h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~98% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~32km/h (P95)
Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~16h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~83% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~0 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~37°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
Typical November days in Abu Dhabi reach highs of 30°C (86°F) with nights around 22°C (72°F). It usually feels hot by day and mild after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Abu Dhabi climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
In November, you can usually expect highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows near 22°C (72°F). That means hot days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 3 mm (0.12 in) across roughly 1 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 06:38 and sunset near 17:36. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels are moderate (around 6); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 13 km/h (8 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 42 km/h (26 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.