Abu Dhabi weather in May

May is very hot in Abu Dhabi, with afternoons above 35°C — plan outdoor activity for early morning or after sunset. Rain is virtually absent this month. The sea averages 30°C — comfortable for swimming and watersports.

May climate normals for Abu Dhabi

Avg high

37°C

Avg low

27°C

Rain days

0

Humidity

52%

Sea temp

30°C

Abu Dhabi climate through the year

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain days	Humidity	Sea temp
January	24°	17°	2	65%	22°
February	25°	18°	1	64%	22°
March	28°	20°	2	60%	24°
April	32°	23°	1	54%	26°
May	37°	27°	0	52%	30°
June	39°	30°	0	57%	33°
July	40°	32°	0	56%	35°
August	41°	32°	0	57%	35°
September	39°	30°	0	61%	34°
October	35°	27°	0	61%	32°
November	30°	23°	0	60%	29°
December	26°	20°	1	64%	25°

Normals computed from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis archive (2015–2024).

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