Best time to visit Abu Dhabi

Q: When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?

The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is January, February, March and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi?

The hottest time of year in Abu Dhabi is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 41°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Q: Does it ever rain in Abu Dhabi?

It never rains much in Abu Dhabi but February usually has the most rain with an average of 21mm. There are normally 3 days in February with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Abu Dhabi?

The sunniest time of year in Abu Dhabi is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Abu Dhabi?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Abu Dhabi in August when the water temperature reaches 33°C.

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When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?

The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is January, February, March and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
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Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
2.5
May
2.5
Jun
2.5
Jul
2.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
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Oct
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

75
Jan
77
Feb
82
Mar
91
Apr
100
May
102
Jun
106
Jul
106
Aug
102
Sep
95
Oct
86
Nov
79
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
10
Apr
11
May
11
Jun
10
Jul
10
Aug
10
Sep
10
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi?

The hottest time of year in Abu Dhabi is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 106°F with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Abu Dhabi?

It never rains much in Abu Dhabi but February usually has the most rain with an average of 0.8 inches. There are normally 3 days in February with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Abu Dhabi?

The sunniest time of year in Abu Dhabi is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Abu Dhabi?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Abu Dhabi in August when the water temperature reaches 91°F.