AI-generatedAbu Dhabi at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 41°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 34.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,620 h
- Rain a year
- 43 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,620 hours of sunshine a year, Abu Dhabi is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:1917:57
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in October?
In October, Abu Dhabi is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:19 – 17:57
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on average
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Dubai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %1 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Abu Dhabi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 30.8 – 31.9 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Abu Dhabi ranges from 21.1 °C in February to 34.1 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 33.3 and 34.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.5° | 20.5° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.1° | 20.3° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.7° | 21.4° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 25.6° | 24.6° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 31.9° | 31.0° | 32.5° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 33.4° | 32.7° | 34.3° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 34.1° | 33.3° | 34.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 33.3° | 32.7° | 33.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 31.4° | 30.8° | 31.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.3° | 23.3° | 25.1° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Abu Dhabi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Abu Dhabi, 84 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Abu Dhabi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Abu Dhabi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Abu Dhabi: 1 mm in the whole month.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 97 | 23° | 15° | 21.5° | 8.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 25° | 16° | 21.1° | 8.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 28° | 18° | 22.7° | 9.4 h | 2 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 33° | 22° | 25.6° | 10.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 50 | 37° | 26° | 29.2° | 11.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 39° | 28° | 31.9° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 40° | 30° | 33.4° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 30° | 34.1° | 10.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 38° | 28° | 33.3° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 35° | 25° | 31.4° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 30° | 22° | 28.1° | 9.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 98 | 26° | 18° | 24.3° | 8.4 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
24.45° N, 54.40° E · 6 m · Asia/Dubai
Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is from December to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 43 mm fall in an average year.
Abu Dhabi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Abu Dhabi in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–37 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Abu Dhabi in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–41 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Abu Dhabi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–38 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Abu Dhabi in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Abu Dhabi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January23° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In January, Abu Dhabi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in January99February25° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In February, Abu Dhabi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in February93March28° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In March, Abu Dhabi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in March66April33° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In April, Abu Dhabi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in April50May37° · Sea 29° · 11 h
In May, Abu Dhabi is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in May50June39° · Sea 32° · 11 h
In June, Abu Dhabi is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 31.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in June50July40° · Sea 33° · 11 h
In July, Abu Dhabi is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 33.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in July50August41° · Sea 34° · 11 h
In August, Abu Dhabi is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 34.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in August50September38° · Sea 33° · 10 h
In September, Abu Dhabi is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 33.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in September51October35° · Sea 31° · 10 h
In October, Abu Dhabi is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in October81November30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In November, Abu Dhabi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in November98December26° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In December, Abu Dhabi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi vs. Dubai
In October the holiday weather in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is about equally good (score 51 vs. 50). During the day Dubai is 2 °C warmer than Abu Dhabi. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 37° |
| Sea | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
United Arab Emirates in October: the best places
In October, Abu Dhabi ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Abu DhabiThis page35°31°51
- 2Dubai37°31°50
Planning a trip to Abu Dhabi
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 5 min
- Distance
- 5,500 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Abu Dhabi
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Abu Dhabi?
The sea temperature in Abu Dhabi ranges from 21.1 °C in February to 34.1 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Abu Dhabi?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 43 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Abu Dhabi get?
Abu Dhabi gets around 3,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in January there are 8.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi uses the time zone Asia/Dubai, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Abu Dhabi?
A nonstop flight from London to Abu Dhabi takes about 7 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,500 km.
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