Weather in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi has an arid, sub tropical climate characterised by extremely hot summers and cool winters.

Summer (April to September) is the peak season. August is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 36ºC (96ºF). It’s also the best month to go for a swim as the average sea temperature is 33ºC (91ºF). However, summer can be unbearable outside and temperatures can reach more than 45°C (113°F).

Winter (October to March) is still pleasantly warm, if not hot. Temperatures range from a pleasant 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F). While winter is certainly T-shirt and flip flop weather, it’s worth packing some warm clothes for cooler evenings.

On rare occasions it is overcast or there is a sand storm, these usually clear up within a few days.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
2
9
°C
0mm
8
nne
65%
1,001mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
3
2
°C
0mm
6
e
32%
1,000mb
Good
Tue
Clear
Clear skies
3
0
°C
0mm
8
nne
36%
1,001mb
Good
Wed
Clear
Clear skies
3
0
°C
0mm
5
e
50%
1,001mb
Good
Thu
Clear
Clear skies
2
9
°C
0mm
9
nne
64%
999mb
Good
Fri
Clear
Clear skies
3
0
°C
0mm
9
nne
57%
998mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
3
0
°C
0mm
11
nne
61%
996mb
Good
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
3
3
°C
0mm
9
ne
43%
996mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
3
2
°C
0mm
10
ne
43%
997mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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