Abu Dhabi Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Abu Dhabi has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 41°C / 106°F in August, the warmest month, and drop to 24°C / 75°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 18°C / 64°F. Abu Dhabi receives about 70 mm of rain a year across roughly 4 wet days, with March the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Abu Dhabi
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 64°F | 13 mm | 1 |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 65°F | 10 mm | 1 |
| March | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 69°F | 15 mm | 1 |
| April | 33°C / 91°F | 23°C / 74°F | 14 mm | 0 |
| May | 37°C / 98°F | 27°C / 81°F | 7 mm | 0 |
| June | 39°C / 102°F | 30°C / 86°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| July | 40°C / 104°F | 32°C / 89°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| August | 41°C / 106°F | 32°C / 90°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| September | 39°C / 102°F | 30°C / 86°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| October | 35°C / 95°F | 28°C / 82°F | 2 mm | 0 |
| November | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| December | 26°C / 80°F | 20°C / 68°F | 6 mm | 1 |
Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
December, February, January offer the most comfortable weather in Abu Dhabi: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — December averages 26°C (80°F); February averages 25°C (77°F); January averages 24°C (75°F).
Abu Dhabi climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi?
- August is the hottest month in Abu Dhabi, with average daytime highs of 41°C / 106°F and overnight lows of 32°C / 90°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Abu Dhabi?
- January is the coldest month in Abu Dhabi, with average highs of 24°C / 75°F and lows of 18°C / 64°F.
- How much rain does Abu Dhabi get a year?
- Abu Dhabi receives about 70 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 4 wet days. March is the wettest month (15 mm on average) and June the driest (0 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- December, February, January are the most comfortable months in Abu Dhabi: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
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See live weather in Abu Dhabi →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Abu Dhabi weather page.