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 high | 36°C / 97°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 55% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 25 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.