Abu Dhabi weather in May
Abu Dhabi averages 37°C by day and 27°C at night in May, with the sea at 30°C and about 4 mm of rain in the month. It warms up by about 2°C into June.
Day
37°C
Night
27°C
Sea
30°C
Rain
4 mm
Flight from London
7h
What May feels like
May is hot in Abu Dhabi: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is dry: only about 4 mm of rain in the month.
That is 19°C warmer than an average May day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Abu Dhabi is the #3 warmest in May.
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Abu Dhabi weather by month
May is highlighted. Compare with April and June, or see the full year in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in May: quick answers
Is Abu Dhabi hot in May?
May is hot in Abu Dhabi: proper beach weather. Average highs are 37°C and lows 27°C.
Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in May?
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Abu Dhabi in May?
It is dry: only about 4 mm of rain in the month.
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 May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May 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. Rain is the average monthly total. 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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