Climate in Abu Dhabi — Annual Weather Overview
Abu Dhabi has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 40.5°C) and the coolest is January (23.3°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 17.2°C swing between August highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 44mm a year — January sees the most at 33.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 32.6°C, 3mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 39.7°C, 1mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 34.7°C, 3mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 24.9°C, 37mm rain.
Abu Dhabi — Monthly Temperatures
Abu Dhabi — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Abu Dhabi stays reasonable all year.
Abu Dhabi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3°C | 17.4°C | 33.4mm | 9.7h | 3 | 10/10 |
| February | 25.1°C | 18.1°C | 0.6mm | 10.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 29.0°C | 20.8°C | 2.3mm | 10.6h | 1 | 10/10 |
| April | 32.8°C | 23.7°C | 0.8mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 36.1°C | 27.1°C | 0.0mm | 12.0h | 0 | 8/10 |
| June | 38.4°C | 30.2°C | 0.0mm | 12.3h | 0 | 6/10 |
| July | 40.3°C | 32.0°C | 0.8mm | 11.0h | 0 | 6/10 |
| August | 40.5°C | 31.9°C | 0.0mm | 11.1h | 0 | 6/10 |
| September | 38.7°C | 29.9°C | 0.0mm | 11.2h | 0 | 6/10 |
| October | 34.7°C | 27.1°C | 1.6mm | 10.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
| November | 30.6°C | 23.9°C | 1.3mm | 10.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| December | 26.2°C | 20.0°C | 3.4mm | 9.7h | 1 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Abu Dhabi. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Abu Dhabi have?
Abu Dhabi has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 23.3°C in January to 40.5°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi?
August is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi, with average highs of 40.5°C and lows of 31.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Abu Dhabi?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 23.3°C and lows of 17.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Abu Dhabi?
January is the wettest month, averaging 33.4mm of rainfall over around 3 rainy days.
How much rain does Abu Dhabi get per year?
Abu Dhabi receives around 44mm of rain per year. The driest month is May (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is October to May. See the full month-by-month guide →
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