What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi vs Dubai in May?

In May, Abu Dhabi averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm.

Abu Dhabi vs Dubai in May

Abu Dhabi is the better pick in May — 57 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Abu Dhabi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Abu Dhabi vs Dubai — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi	🇦🇪 Dubai
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	40°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	40° / 26°
Rainfall	1 mm	2 mm
Rainy days	0	1
Humidity	56%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	114	114

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratessweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January57
Dubai 🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratessweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January44

Abu Dhabi vs Dubai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Abu Dhabi or Dubai?: Abu Dhabi is the better pick in May — 57 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Abu Dhabi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi vs Dubai in May?: In May, Abu Dhabi averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm.