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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Madīnat Zāyid.
Madīnat Zāyid, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 44°C (111°F) and January dropping to 25°C (77°F).
With just 39 mm (1.5 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Madīnat Zāyid - and find the best time to visit.
Visitors to Madīnat Zāyid can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 44°C (111°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 30°C (86°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Madīnat Zāyid experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 39 mm (1.5 in) annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Madīnat Zāyid enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In March, you can expect around 11 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation, while in June, Madīnat Zāyid receives about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). For more details, please visit our Madīnat Zāyid Precipitation page.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Madīnat Zāyid. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Madīnat Zāyid has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and warm winters.
Daytime highs range from 25°C (77°F) in January to 44°C (111°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) to 30°C (86°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 39 mm (1.5 in). March is the wettest month with 11 mm (0.4 in), while June is the driest with 0.2 mm (0.01 in).
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