Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in May
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
11h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
79
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Compare Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May38°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May1mm average rain
May is close to Abu Dhabi's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Abu Dhabi's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is close to Abu Dhabi's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 32°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May79 weather score
May scores above Abu Dhabi's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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