Abu Dhabi — time and weather
Abu Dhabi is a city in United Arab Emirates, in the Asia/Dubai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Abu Dhabi and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Abu Dhabi
Local time in Abu Dhabi is based on the Asia/Dubai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
The UAE is a country on the Arabian Peninsula with modern cities, desert landscapes and warm seas.
More about the country: United Arab Emirates →What to see in Abu Dhabi
Sights and historical places
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Etihad Towers
- Zayed National Museum
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Bridge
Climate in Abu Dhabi: month by month
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with average daytime highs of 41.2 °C; the coolest is January, around 23.8 °C by day and 17.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in March (~15 mm) and is lowest in June (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 18 | 13 | 1 |
| February | 25 | 18 | 10 | 1 |
| March | 29 | 21 | 15 | 1 |
| April | 33 | 23 | 14 | 0 |
| May | 36 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| June | 39 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| July | 40 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| August | 41 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| September | 39 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| October | 35 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| November | 31 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| December | 26 | 20 | 6 | 1 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Abu Dhabi are February, December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Abu Dhabi: Sunrise 05:59 · Sunset 18:53 · Day length 12:54
Time difference from Abu Dhabi right now:
| New York | +8 h |
| London | +3 h |
| Tokyo | −5 h |
| Paris | +2 h |
| Sydney | −6 h |