Abu Dhabi climate
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Abu Dhabi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2272 | 1864 | 2068 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 2374 | 1864 | 2169 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 2679 | 2068 | 2374 | 130.5 |
| Apr | 3087 | 2374 | 2780 | 60.2 |
| May | 3494 | 2781 | 3187 | 30.1 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2985 | 3391 | 30.1 |
| Jul | 38101 | 3189 | 3595 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 39101 | 3290 | 3595 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3798 | 3087 | 3492 | 40.2 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2882 | 3187 | 10.0 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2476 | 2780 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2576 | 2069 | 2272 | 90.4 |
| Year | 39101 | 1864 | 2883 | 632.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 43% | 4.2 | 10:46 |
| Feb | 64% | 40% | 5.0 | 11:18 |
| Mar | 62% | 40% | 5.9 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 58% | 42% | 6.6 | 12:42 |
| May | 58% | 28% | 7.3 | 13:19 |
| Jun | 62% | 27% | 7.4 | 13:39 |
| Jul | 60% | 39% | 6.9 | 13:31 |
| Aug | 57% | 35% | 6.8 | 12:59 |
| Sep | 58% | 24% | 6.4 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 57% | 24% | 5.6 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 59% | 34% | 4.5 | 10:55 |
| Dec | 64% | 40% | 4.0 | 10:38 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Abu Dhabi is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 39 °C101 °F and a low of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C72 °F and lows 18 °C64 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.3 °C27.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 48% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (13 mm0.5 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in August to 65% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C101 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Abu Dhabi weather by month
- January22 °C72 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- February23 °C74 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- March26 °C79 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- April30 °C87 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- May34 °C94 °F / 27 °C81 °F
- June36 °C97 °F / 29 °C85 °F
- July38 °C101 °F / 31 °C89 °F
- August39 °C101 °F / 32 °C90 °F
- September37 °C98 °F / 30 °C87 °F
- October34 °C93 °F / 28 °C82 °F
- November29 °C84 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- December25 °C76 °F / 20 °C69 °F
What to pack for Abu Dhabi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2272 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C69 °F, about 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2679 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2068 to 27 °C81 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3697 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 2985 to 32 °C90 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2476 to 30 °C87 °F, about 4 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Abu Dhabi compares
Compared with Dubai, about 115 km to the northeast, Abu Dhabi has practically the same average temperature and receives 25% less precipitation (63 mm2.5 in vs 84 mm3.3 in).
Of the 7 places in the United Arab Emirates covered by World Climates, Abu Dhabi is the 7th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United Arab Emirates climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Al Buraymi (Oman, BWh), Khasab (Oman, BWh) and Bandar Abbas (Iran, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Musaffah (pop. 243,341). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Abu Dhabi, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Dubai 115 km · 28 °C83 °F · 84 mm3.3 in
- Warisan 129 km · 30 °C85 °F · 92 mm3.6 in
- Al Ain City 141 km · 29 °C84 °F · 63 mm2.5 in
- Sharjah 142 km · 29 °C84 °F · 86 mm3.4 in
- Al Buraymi 143 km · 28 °C83 °F · 69 mm2.7 in
- Fujairah 210 km · 30 °C85 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Ras Al Khaimah 215 km · 29 °C84 °F · 109 mm4.3 in
- Madha 216 km · 29 °C85 °F · 101 mm4.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi?
August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with an average high of 39 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (90 °F).
What is the coldest month in Abu Dhabi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
When does it rain the most in Abu Dhabi?
March is the wettest month with about 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.