Abu Dhabi weather by month & the best time to visit
United Arab Emirates · coastal city break · hot desert climate
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 99/100), with January and April close behind. Abu Dhabi averages about 3,431 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F and roughly 5 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Abu Dhabi is February, then January and April. The dullest month is July (40/100, 1 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,431 hours of sunshine a year. 59 Sunshine Score points separate February (99) from July (40), so the month you pick matters. It ranks #2 of 7 destinations in United Arab Emirates for annual sunshine, above the national median of 3,278 hours. Rain is a non-event in Abu Dhabi — about 64 mm in a typical year.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 98 | 22° / 72°F | 18° / 64°F | 11 mm | 5 | 22° / 72°F |
| February | 99 | 23° / 73°F | 18° / 64°F | 5 mm | 7 | 21° / 70°F |
| March | 97 | 26° / 79°F | 20° / 68°F | 13 mm | 8 | 23° / 73°F |
| April | 98 | 30° / 86°F | 23° / 73°F | 6 mm | 9 | 26° / 79°F |
| May | 79 | 34° / 93°F | 27° / 81°F | 3 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 59 | 36° / 97°F | 29° / 84°F | 3 mm | 10 | 33° / 91°F |
| July | 40 | 38° / 100°F | 31° / 88°F | 1 mm | 10 | 35° / 95°F |
| August | 40 | 38° / 100°F | 32° / 90°F | 1 mm | 10 | 35° / 95°F |
| September | 49 | 37° / 99°F | 30° / 86°F | 5 mm | 9 | 34° / 93°F |
| October | 79 | 34° / 93°F | 28° / 82°F | 1 mm | 8 | 32° / 90°F |
| November | 98 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 6 mm | 6 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 98 | 25° / 77°F | 20° / 68°F | 9 mm | 5 | 25° / 77°F |
Sea temperature in Abu Dhabi by month
The sea off Abu Dhabi is warmest in July at around 35°C / 95°F, and coolest in February at 21°C / 70°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Abu Dhabi: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is a coastal city break in United Arab Emirates with a hot desert climate — the sea reaches 35°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Abu Dhabi get a year?
Abu Dhabi gets about 3,431 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The sunniest time to visit Abu Dhabi is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 99/100 (with January and April close behind). Expect daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F.
What is the least sunny month in Abu Dhabi?
July is the least sunny month in Abu Dhabi, scoring 40/100 with about 1 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Abu Dhabi?
The sea in Abu Dhabi ranges from about 21°C (February) to 35°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Abu Dhabi?
The typical midday UV index in Abu Dhabi peaks around 10 (very high) in May, easing to about 5 (moderate) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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