Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
The best months to visit Abu Dhabi are January, February and December, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
January, February and December score best for Abu Dhabi weather:
- January24° / 14°CJanuary is mild and dry, the best weather for the Grand Mosque, Corniche cycling, and Saadiyat beaches.
- February26° / 15°CFebruary stays comfortable, with outdoor palace visits and Yas circuit evenings still pleasant.
- December26° / 16°CDecember is mild and busy, with holiday travelers filling Saadiyat resorts and Yas attractions.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Abu Dhabi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 24° | 14° | 10 | 3 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 26° | 15° | 10 | 2 | 11h |
| March | 30° | 18° | 15 | 3 | 12h |
| April | 35° | 21° | 5 | 1 | 13h |
| May | 40° | 25° | 0 | 1 | 13h |
| June | 41° | 27° | 0 | 0 | 14h |
| July | 42° | 30° | 0 | 1 | 13h |
| August | 43° | 30° | 0 | 1 | 13h |
| September | 41° | 27° | 0 | 0 | 12h |
| October | 37° | 24° | 0 | 1 | 11h |
| November | 31° | 20° | 0 | 2 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 26° | 16° | 10 | 2 | 11h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Abu Dhabi month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Abu Dhabi in January: 24°C high, 14°C low, 10mm rain over 3 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Abu Dhabi in February: 26°C high, 15°C low, 10mm rain over 2 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Abu Dhabi in March: 30°C high, 18°C low, 15mm rain over 3 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Abu Dhabi in April: 35°C high, 21°C low, 5mm rain over 1 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Abu Dhabi in May: 40°C high, 25°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Abu Dhabi in June: 41°C high, 27°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
July
Abu Dhabi in July: 42°C high, 30°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Abu Dhabi in August: 43°C high, 30°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
September
Abu Dhabi in September: 41°C high, 27°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
October
Abu Dhabi in October: 37°C high, 24°C low, 0mm rain over 1 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
November
Abu Dhabi in November: 31°C high, 20°C low, 0mm rain over 2 days, 10.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
DecemberBest weather
Abu Dhabi in December: 26°C high, 16°C low, 10mm rain over 2 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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