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Emirate of Abu Dhabi Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in December.

Planning a getaway to Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in December

Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. December in Emirate of Abu Dhabi generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Da‘sah to 27°C (81°F) in Al Ain. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Al Ain and 20°C (68°F) in Da‘sah.

To explore the conditions in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 5.1 mm (0.2 in) in Al Ain.

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Best Places to Visit in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in December

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Temperature range in Emirate of Abu Dhabi (December)

Precipitation variation in Emirate of Abu Dhabi (December)

Al Ain

In December Al Ain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Abu Dhabi

In December Abu Dhabi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
286 hours
257 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions

Da‘sah

In December Da‘sah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions

Ghantoot

In December Ghantoot generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
255 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions

Jebel Dhanna

In December Jebel Dhanna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Al Ain 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Da‘sah 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Abu Dhabi 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Ghantoot 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Jebel Dhanna 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 5.9 mm (0.2 in)
Madīnat Zāyid 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)

Emirate of Abu Dhabi weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in December?

Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Al Ain average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in December?

Average temperatures in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates during December range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Al Ain.

Does Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Al Ain averages just 5.1 mm (0.2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with overall perfect weather in Al Ain.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly perfect weather in Al Ain. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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