Abu Dhabi in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Abu Dhabi in May is especially suited to beach holidays. Days are around 35 °C (hot), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Abu Dhabi · MayPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 35 °C
- Night
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sun
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 58 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachGood72/100
City breakLimited62/100
ActiveLimited62/100
FamilyGood66/100
In favour
- Little rain (about 0 rainy days)
- Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)
- Lots of sunshine (about 9 h/day)
To consider
- Very hot at around 35 °C
All months at a glance
22J
23F
26M
30A
35M
36J
38J
39A
37S
34O
29N
25D
3J
2F
2M
1A
0M
0J
0J
0A
0S
0O
1N
2D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Abu Dhabi in May?
Daytime highs average around 35 °C, with nights around 27 °C.
Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in May?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 0 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.