Abu Dhabi · WinterMonth summary
Abu Dhabi weather in December
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Abu Dhabi in December?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (27°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Visiting Abu Dhabi in December is a safe bet: great weather, only 4% chance of rain.
By trip type
Abu Dhabi in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (27°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Abu Dhabi enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Abu Dhabi.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 24°C | 5% | 0.5 | 10.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 16°C | 25°C | 5% | 0.3 | 10.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 19°C | 30°C | 5% | 0.4 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ April | 22°C | 35°C | 2% | 0.3 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 40°C | 1% | 0.1 | 12.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 28°C | 42°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 31°C | 43°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.5h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 30°C | 43°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 28°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 October | 25°C | 36°C | 1% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 31°C | 1% | 0.0 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 17°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.0h | 9.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Abu Dhabi averages 27°C, 4% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Abu Dhabi in December
Is December a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
December is an excellent time to visit Abu Dhabi (score 9.0/10). With 27°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Abu Dhabi in December?
With 27°C and 10.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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