Abu Dhabi
A mosque with enough marble and chandeliers to make Dubai's skyline look understated by comparison, a Formula 1 track lit for a night race under the desert sky, and an art museum built with the Louvre's own name over the door.
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 36°C (97°F). Local time there is 14:53 (UTC+4).
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In season
The year at a glance
January · high 24°C · rain 28mm · 10.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C76°F | 28mm1.1in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| February | 26°C79°F | 2mm0.1in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| March | 30°C86°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 35°C94°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| May | 39°C101°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| June | 41°C107°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| July | 42°C108°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| August | 43°C109°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| September | 41°C106°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 37°C98°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| November | 31°C88°F | 2mm0.1in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C80°F | 4mm0.2in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- AEDUnited Arab Emirates dirham
- Language
- Arabic
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 36°C (97°F).
How warm does Abu Dhabi get?
Typical daytime highs in Abu Dhabi are Mar–May 34°C (94°F), Jun–Aug 42°C (108°F), Sep–Nov 36°C (97°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (78°F).
Is Abu Dhabi expensive?
On the ground, Abu Dhabi is steep.
What sort of trip is Abu Dhabi good for?
Abu Dhabi is good for bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, history and culture, food and drink.
How rainy is Abu Dhabi?
The wettest month in Abu Dhabi is January at 28mm (1.1in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 4mm (0.1in).
What plug do I need for Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi uses type C, G sockets at 220 V.
