Abu Dhabi, UAEQuick decision
When to visit Abu Dhabi?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–27°C in December
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
June (0%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Louvre Abu DhabiNovember–March — dome museum on water, universal collection.
Sheikh Zayed MosqueYear-round — UAE's largest mosque, free visit.
Beaches & IslandsOctober–April — Saadiyat, Yas and mangrove kayak excursion.
Ferrari World & YasYear-round — Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and F1 circuit.
DesertOctober–March — 4x4 safari, dunes and Bedouin night.
Monthly climate data
Abu Dhabi weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 35°C, 3% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 43°C, 1% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 3.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 36°C, 1% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 5% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 4% rainy days and 27°C.
June is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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