The biggest temperature swing occurs between October and November, as typical highs shift from 34.9°C / 94.7°F to 29.9°C / 85.9°F (about 4.9°C / 8.9°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.8°C | 23.3°C | WARM |
| February | 16.5°C | 24.8°C | WARM |
| March | 18.8°C | 28°C | WARM |
| April | 22°C | 32.4°C | HOT |
| May | 25.8°C | 36.7°C | HOT |
| June | 28.1°C | 38.5°C | HOT |
| July | 30.3°C | 39.8°C | HOT |
| August | 30.7°C | 40.5°C | HOT |
| September | 28.4°C | 38.3°C | HOT |
| October | 25.4°C | 34.9°C | HOT |
| November | 21.9°C | 29.9°C | WARM |
| December | 18.1°C | 25.4°C | WARM |
August has the warmest typical feels-like highs (45.1°C / 113.2°F), while January is coolest (22.1°C / 71.8°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6°C | 22.1°C | WARM |
| February | 15.2°C | 23.9°C | WARM |
| March | 18.1°C | 27.7°C | WARM |
| April | 22.6°C | 33.1°C | HOT |
| May | 28.2°C | 38.4°C | HOT |
| June | 32.5°C | 41.9°C | HOT |
| July | 35.4°C | 44.1°C | HOT |
| August | 35.6°C | 45.1°C | HOT |
| September | 33.3°C | 42.2°C | HOT |
| October | 28.9°C | 37.4°C | HOT |
| November | 23.2°C | 30.6°C | HOT |
| December | 18°C | 24.9°C | WARM |
Rainfall is fairly even through the year, ranging from 0.1 mm / 0 inches to 14.4 mm / 0.57 inches per month.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.6 mm | 10.3 mm | DRY |
| February | -5.6 mm | 6.5 mm | DRY |
| March | -5.6 mm | 14.4 mm | DRY |
| April | -5.6 mm | 4.5 mm | DRY |
| May | -5.6 mm | 1.4 mm | DRY |
| June | -5.6 mm | 0.1 mm | DRY |
| July | -5.6 mm | 1.2 mm | DRY |
| August | -5.6 mm | 0.6 mm | DRY |
| September | -5.6 mm | 0.1 mm | DRY |
| October | -5.6 mm | 0.6 mm | DRY |
| November | -5.6 mm | 2.8 mm | DRY |
| December | -5.6 mm | 5.2 mm | DRY |
June has the strongest peak UV (around index 8.5).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 5.7 | MODERATE |
| February | 0 | 6.9 | HIGH |
| March | 0 | 7.9 | HIGH |
| April | 0 | 8.3 | VERY HIGH |
| May | 0 | 8.5 | VERY HIGH |
| June | 0 | 8.5 | VERY HIGH |
| July | 0 | 8.5 | VERY HIGH |
| August | 0 | 8.5 | VERY HIGH |
| September | 0 | 8.1 | VERY HIGH |
| October | 0 | 7.2 | HIGH |
| November | 0 | 5.9 | MODERATE |
| December | 0 | 5 | MODERATE |
Daylight ranges from 10.7h in December to 13.6h in June.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 10.8h | BALANCED |
| February | 0h | 11.3h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 12h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 12.7h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 13.6h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 13.5h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 13h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 12.3h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 11.6h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 11h | BALANCED |
| December | 0h | 10.7h | BALANCED |
January is most humid (66.1%), while May is driest (53%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.4% | 66.1% | HUMID |
| February | 48.4% | 64.2% | COMFORTABLE |
| March | 48.4% | 60.4% | COMFORTABLE |
| April | 48.4% | 54.4% | COMFORTABLE |
| May | 48.4% | 53% | COMFORTABLE |
| June | 48.4% | 58% | COMFORTABLE |
| July | 48.4% | 57.4% | COMFORTABLE |
| August | 48.4% | 56.6% | COMFORTABLE |
| September | 48.4% | 60.7% | COMFORTABLE |
| October | 48.4% | 61.2% | COMFORTABLE |
| November | 48.4% | 61.2% | COMFORTABLE |
| December | 48.4% | 65.7% | HUMID |
March has the strongest typical average wind (16.2 km/h / 10.1 mph), while October is calmest (12.5 km/h / 7.8 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1 km/h | 14.6 km/h | CALM |
| February | 11.1 km/h | 16 km/h | CALM |
| March | 11.1 km/h | 16.2 km/h | CALM |
| April | 11.1 km/h | 15.1 km/h | CALM |
| May | 11.1 km/h | 15.4 km/h | CALM |
| June | 11.1 km/h | 14.9 km/h | CALM |
| July | 11.1 km/h | 14.4 km/h | CALM |
| August | 11.1 km/h | 13.6 km/h | CALM |
| September | 11.1 km/h | 12.8 km/h | CALM |
| October | 11.1 km/h | 12.5 km/h | CALM |
| November | 11.1 km/h | 13.4 km/h | CALM |
| December | 11.1 km/h | 13.6 km/h | CALM |
March is windiest by P95 gust signal (52.6 km/h / 32.7 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 47.9 km/h | WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 51.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 52.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 51.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 49.7 km/h | WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 48.2 km/h | WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 46.4 km/h | WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 44.3 km/h | WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 42.5 km/h | WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 39.6 km/h | WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 42.1 km/h | WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 43.9 km/h | WINDY |
January has the most rain days (~2.3), while June has the fewest (~0.1). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.8 days | 2.3 days | RARE |
| February | -0.8 days | 1.9 days | RARE |
| March | -0.8 days | 2.3 days | RARE |
| April | -0.8 days | 0.8 days | RARE |
| May | -0.8 days | 0.2 days | RARE |
| June | -0.8 days | 0.1 days | RARE |
| July | -0.8 days | 0.4 days | RARE |
| August | -0.8 days | 0.5 days | RARE |
| September | -0.8 days | 0.1 days | RARE |
| October | -0.8 days | 0.2 days | RARE |
| November | -0.8 days | 1.4 days | RARE |
| December | -0.8 days | 1.8 days | RARE |
January has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~1). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| March | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | RARE |
June has the highest heat-risk day count (~30 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 5 days | ELEVATED |
| April | 0 days | 16 days | SEVERE |
| May | 0 days | 29 days | SEVERE |
| June | 0 days | 30 days | SEVERE |
| July | 0 days | 30 days | SEVERE |
| August | 0 days | 30 days | SEVERE |
| September | 0 days | 30 days | SEVERE |
| October | 0 days | 28 days | SEVERE |
| November | 0 days | 5 days | ELEVATED |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 10.7 hours in December (winter) to 13.6 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 2.9 hours.
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Feb 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days | May 0 risk days | Jun 0 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Dec 0 risk days | Feb 1 risk days | Mar 5 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Oct 40 km/h | Nov 42 km/h | Sep 43 km/h | Dec 44 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Dec 100 / 100 | Feb 87 / 100 | Mar 85 / 100 | Jan 85 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Dec 93 / 100 | Nov 90 / 100 | Feb 81 / 100 | Oct 68 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Abu Dhabi depend on your preferences. For warm weather, August is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, June, September, August tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
August is typically the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with average high temperatures reaching around 41°C (106°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 16°C (61°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
March typically sees the most rainfall in Abu Dhabi, averaging around 14mm (0.6 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
June is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 0mm (0.0 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Abu Dhabi range from average lows of 23°C (74°F) to highs of 33°C (91°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Abu Dhabi. UV levels can reach 9 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.