Climate Chart of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023
Abu Dhabi, in United Arab Emirates, is described here using climate data for 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures range from January at 19.9 °C to August at 35.4 °C, giving a broad sense of how conditions vary through the year. Mean daily rainfall is low in the supplied figures, while daily sunshine averages 10.64 hours/day across the calendar-month means. These figures provide a useful overview, but monthly averages do not describe the conditions of any particular day.
Climate overview
Temperature
The coolest monthly mean is 19.9 °C in January, while the warmest is 35.4 °C in August. These are monthly averages, not daytime maximum temperatures, so they describe the overall temperature level within each month rather than the hottest readings a visitor might encounter. The unweighted mean across the calendar-month temperature means is 28.3 °C. It is a summary of those monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average, and it cannot show the range of temperatures on individual days.
Rain
Mean daily rainfall is highest in January, at 0.46 mm/day. This is a daily mean for that month, not a monthly rainfall total; it is useful for comparing averages but does not indicate how often rain falls or whether a particular day will be wet. The lowest monthly mean is 0.00 mm/day in May / June / September. The unweighted mean of the calendar-month daily-rainfall means is 0.10 mm/day; neither figure guarantees rain-free days, and the mean should not be read as a monthly total.
Sunshine
Mean daily sunshine reaches its highest monthly value in June, at 12.26 hours/day, and its lowest in January, at 9.33 hours/day. These averages can help with planning outdoor time, but sunshine duration is not the same as day length and does not promise clear skies on a given day. Across the calendar-month means, daily sunshine averages 10.64 hours/day. This unweighted summary gives broad context rather than a forecast for a particular visit.
Best Travel Time Guide for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights
For visitors prioritising cooler monthly averages, January is the relevant option in the supplied temperature data, with a monthly mean of 19.9 °C; this does not describe daytime highs or guarantee the temperature on individual days. If lower average rainfall is a priority, May / June / September records the lowest mean daily rainfall, 0.00 mm/day. That low average does not guarantee dry days or say how rainfall is distributed, so keep plans flexible. For rain preparation, note that January has the highest mean daily rainfall at 0.46 mm/day; this is still a daily average, not a forecast or a monthly total.
For daylight outdoor planning, mean daily sunshine is highest in June at 12.26 hours/day, while the lowest monthly mean is in January at 9.33 hours/day. These figures describe average sunshine duration, not day length or guaranteed sunshine, and the temperature, rainfall and sunshine criteria point to different considerations rather than one universal best time to visit.
Climate Data Overview for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Explore the comprehensive climate data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
| Month | Average: Temperature °C | Rain (mm) / day | Snow (mm) / day | Sunshine (h) / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.9 | 0.46 | 0.00 | 9.33 |
| Feb | 20.7 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 9.93 |
| Mar | 23.7 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 10.37 |
| Apr | 27.5 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 10.85 |
| May | 31.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.87 |
| Jun | 33.4 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.26 |
| Jul | 35.3 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 11.44 |
| Aug | 35.4 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 11.11 |
| Sep | 33.4 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.98 |
| Oct | 30.5 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 10.36 |
| Nov | 26.4 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 9.85 |
| Dec | 22.5 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 9.37 |
| Average | 28.3 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 10.64 |
