Abu Dhabi weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Abu Dhabi: highs of 35°C (94°F) and about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (81°F) and cloud cover 28% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (87°F). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 36°C (98°F) and 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Abu Dhabi, the largest city in Abu Dhabi. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
fair month Weather score 80/100.
May is a fair month in Abu Dhabi. The weather is usually best in Oct–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 3 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Abu Dhabi in May?
Days average 35°C (94°F) and nights 27°C (81°F).
Abu Dhabi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (72°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm | 43% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| February | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 mm | 40% | 22°C (71°F) | best |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 13 mm | 40% | 23°C (74°F) | best |
| April | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm | 42% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| May | 35°C (94°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm | 28% | 30°C (87°F) | fair |
| June | 36°C (98°F) | 29°C (85°F) | 3 mm | 27% | 33°C (91°F) | fair |
| July | 38°C (101°F) | 31°C (89°F) | 1 mm | 39% | 34°C (94°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 39°C (101°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 1 mm | 35% | 35°C (95°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 37°C (98°F) | 30°C (87°F) | 5 mm | 24% | 34°C (93°F) | fair |
| October | 34°C (92°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm | 24% | 32°C (89°F) | best |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm | 34% | 29°C (83°F) | best |
| December | 25°C (76°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 9 mm | 40% | 25°C (76°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Abu Dhabi in May
Weather can differ a lot within Abu Dhabi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 35°C (94°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm | fair |
| Al Ain City | 42°C (107°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Musaffah | 35°C (94°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm | fair |
| Khalifah A City | 35°C (94°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm | fair |
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | 35°C (94°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm | fair |
| Bani Yas City | 35°C (94°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm | fair |
| Zayed City | 42°C (107°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Shamkhah City | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Ar Ruways | 38°C (100°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm | fair |