The short answer
When to go to Abu Dhabi
The best window is December to February, when daytime highs are about 25 to 27 C, and November and March are also comfortable. April and October are warm, and May to September is very hot, with highs of 39 to 43 C and high humidity along the coast. Rain is scarce and mostly falls from December to March. For older travellers, visit the mosque and Corniche in the morning or after sunset, and use museums and malls for the afternoon.
Month by month
Abu Dhabi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 14°C | 12 mm | Cool, pleasant days, the best time for outdoor sights | |
| February | 27°C | 16°C | 8 mm | Mild and dry, easy for long walks | |
| March | 30°C | 18°C | 13 mm | Warm; mornings are best for outdoor sights | |
| April | 35°C | 21°C | 5 mm | Hot afternoons; keep to morning outings | |
| May | 40°C | 25°C | 0 mm | Very hot; sightseeing becomes tiring | |
| June | 41°C | 27°C | 0 mm | Intense heat and humidity | |
| July | 43°C | 30°C | 1 mm | Very hot, warm nights | |
| August | 43°C | 30°C | 0 mm | Hottest month of the year | |
| September | 41°C | 27°C | 0 mm | Still very hot and humid | |
| October | 37°C | 24°C | 0 mm | Heat easing; evenings are comfortable | |
| November | 31°C | 20°C | 2 mm | Pleasant, the season begins | |
| December | 27°C | 16°C | 8 mm | Cool, popular and comfortable |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Abu Dhabi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Cool, pleasant days, the best time for outdoor sights
- February: Mild and dry, easy for long walks
- December: Cool, popular and comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Warm; mornings are best for outdoor sights
- November: Pleasant, the season begins
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Hot afternoons; keep to morning outings
- October: Heat easing; evenings are comfortable
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Very hot; sightseeing becomes tiring
- June: Intense heat and humidity
- July: Very hot, warm nights
- August: Hottest month of the year
- September: Still very hot and humid
Useful answers
Best time to visit Abu Dhabi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Abu Dhabi?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Abu Dhabi, with March and November also good. The best window is December to February, when daytime highs are about 25 to 27 C, and November and March are also comfortable. April and October are warm, and May to September is very hot, with highs of 39 to 43 C and high humidity along the coast. Rain is scarce and mostly falls from December to March. For older travellers, visit the mosque and Corniche in the morning or after sunset, and use museums and malls for the afternoon.
Which months should I avoid in Abu Dhabi with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; sightseeing becomes tiring Intense heat and humidity
When does it rain most in Abu Dhabi?
March is the wettest month, with about 13 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 43°C.