Abu Dhabi Weather

Abu Dhabi is strategically situated on the Tropic of Cancer, with the result that Abu Dhabi enjoys a sub-tropical climate with varying temperatures. The temperatures vary from warm in winter, to scorching in summer. Sunny blue skies and sunshine greet you almost every day in Abu Dhabi.

The weather in Abu Dhabi is extremely mild in the month of December with the maximum at 27 degrees and the minimum at 15 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest month of the year with the maximum at 24 degrees and the minimum at 13 degrees Celsius. April starts getting hotter with the maximum going up to about 34 degrees. Temperatures between June and September can be extremely hot and sometimes can be unbearably hot for most of the Westerners who are unaccustomed to this type of heat. The hottest month is August when the average temperature is around 35 degree, but the maximum may vary between 40C to 48C. The temperatures start dropping from the month of September onwards when the average temperature falls to about 32 degrees. If you want to survive the heat and the humidity, which is characteristic of the weather in Abu Dhabi, then air conditioning is a must as it makes your life pleasant and comfortable even in the severe summer, but you should be prepared for high levels of humidity in case of long stay outdoors in the evenings.

The weather in Abu Dhabi sees a lot of rainfall during the months of January to March. January is the wettest month which records an average monthly rainfall of 22 mm, followed by March which records an average monthly rainfall of 17 mm.

Most of the visitors, whether on a business jaunt or a pleasure trip, try to find out about the weather in Abu Dhabi before paying it a visit. They do so to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Moreover, this information would help you to choose the right wardrobe. As a rule, Abu Dhabi experiences sunny weather throughout the year. Visitors prefer to do a little homework and be prepared for any sort of weather shocks.

From October through March, the weather in Abu Dhabi is normally sunny and pleasant. During this period the temperature fluctuates between 10 C and 40 C. The weather during the day would be blazing hot, but the night is normally quite cool and pleasant. The winters are cool enough to make you reach for your jackets or pullovers.

Between April and August, the weather in Abu Dhabi is quite humid and sand storms are rather frequent during this period. During the cooler months of January and February you have foggy days. On both counts you are not able to see clearly.

Many holidaymakers on vacation to Abu Dhabi prefer the period between November and February when the weather in Abu Dhabi is at its best – it is sunny, but not hot and the skies are clear and blue. People who like the beaches and sunshine opt for the period of October-November and March-April. Business people who have to visit Abu Dhabi during the height of summer prefer to conduct their business in the early morning or late evenings. They prefer to spend the hot part of the day in the air-conditioned comforts of their room or in the cool pools or restaurants.

Whatever be the weather in Abu Dhabi, you can always have a fun and gala time. So whatever the weather, let your choice of destination be Abu Dhabi.