Weather & climate · Abu Dhabi

Best Time to Visit United Arab Emirates

December to March

The best time to visit the United Arab Emirates is December to March, when daytime highs in Abu Dhabi are around 22–26°C. April and November are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (18°C at night).

39°C

Warmest: August

18°C

Coldest nights: January

64 mm

Rain per year

13 mm

Wettest: March

United Arab Emirates weather by month

Jan22°C18°C11 mm
Feb23°C18°C5 mm
Mar26°C20°C13 mm
Apr30°C23°C6 mm
May35°C27°C3 mm
Jun36°C29°C3 mm
Jul38°C31°C1 mm
Aug39°C32°C1 mm
Sep37°C30°C5 mm
Oct34°C28°C1 mm
Nov29°C24°C6 mm
Dec25°C20°C9 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	22°C	18°C	11 mm	65%	43%	Best time
February	23°C	18°C	5 mm	64%	40%	Best time
March	26°C	20°C	13 mm	62%	40%	Best time
April	30°C	23°C	6 mm	58%	42%	Good
May	35°C	27°C	3 mm	58%	28%	Very hot
June	36°C	29°C	3 mm	62%	27%	Very hot
July	38°C	31°C	1 mm	60%	39%	Very hot
August	39°C	32°C	1 mm	57%	35%	Very hot
September	37°C	30°C	5 mm	58%	24%	Very hot
October	34°C	28°C	1 mm	57%	24%	Very hot
November	29°C	24°C	6 mm	59%	34%	Good
December	25°C	20°C	9 mm	64%	40%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Abu Dhabi (24.47, 54.37). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit the United Arab Emirates?

December to March. The best time to visit the United Arab Emirates is December to March, when daytime highs in Abu Dhabi are around 22–26°C. April and November are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (18°C at night).

What is the hottest month in the United Arab Emirates?

August, with average highs of 39°C in Abu Dhabi.

What is the coldest month in the United Arab Emirates?

January, when nights drop to about 18°C and days reach 22°C.

What is the rainiest month in the United Arab Emirates?

March with about 13 mm; July is the driest (1 mm).

When should I avoid visiting the United Arab Emirates?

July is the least comfortable month on average: 38°C by day and 1 mm of rain.

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