Abu Dhabi weather in December
Abu Dhabi averages 26°C by day and 20°C at night in December, with the sea at 25°C and 1 day with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 2°C into January.
Day
26°C
Night
20°C
Sea
25°C
Rainy days
1
Flight from London
7h
What December feels like
December is hot in Abu Dhabi: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
It rarely rains: about 1 wet day on average.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Abu Dhabi is the #22 warmest in December.
Want it warmer in December?
These are hotter than Abu Dhabi this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Abu Dhabi weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in December: quick answers
Is Abu Dhabi hot in December?
December is hot in Abu Dhabi: proper beach weather. Average highs are 26°C and lows 20°C.
Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in December?
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Abu Dhabi in December?
It rarely rains: about 1 wet day on average.
What is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi?
August, at an average high of 41°C. The coolest is January at 24°C.
How long is the flight to Abu Dhabi from the UK?
About 7h direct from London, estimated from the 5,496 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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