Abu Dhabi weather in May

May in Abu Dhabi: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Abu Dhabi · #539 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 58/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Abu Dhabi climate normals — May

Daytime high36°C / 97°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)39°C / 102°F
Rainfall1 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity55%🍃 comfortable
Dew point20°C / 67°F
Sunshine12.2 h/day
Daylight13.3 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)114😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Abu Dhabi in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
May in Abu Dhabi: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Abu Dhabi on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in May?
In May, Abu Dhabi averages a daily high of 35.9°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Abu Dhabi in May?
Abu Dhabi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 114 in May.

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