Climate normals · 1970–2000
Abu Dhabi Climate
Abu Dhabi is a city in United Arab Emirates (01) with a population of about 1,807,000. Its average annual temperature is 27.4°C (81°F), with roughly 62 mm of rain per year.
27.4°C
Avg Temp
62
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Abu Dhabi Climate
Abu Dhabi has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F) and receives about 62 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.4°C
Avg Temp
62
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 66° | 8 mm |
| February | 20° / 68° | 22 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 16 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 6 mm |
| May | 31° / 88° | 1 mm |
| June | 33° / 91° | 0 mm |
| July | 35° / 94° | 0 mm |
| August | 35° / 95° | 2 mm |
| September | 33° / 91° | 0 mm |
| October | 29° / 85° | 0 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 1 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 6 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
The most comfortable months to visit Abu Dhabi are typically December, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 40°C high). The coldest is January (near 14°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Abu Dhabi are typically December, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C and about 62 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Abu Dhabi average about 40°C (104°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.