Abu Dhabi

Emirate of Abu Dhabi Weather in May

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

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What to Expect in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in May

Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. May in Emirate of Abu Dhabi generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very warm in Da‘sah at 33°C (91°F) and very hot in Madīnat Zāyid at 41°C (106°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Madīnat Zāyid and 28°C (82°F) in Da‘sah. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Al Ain. In Al Ain, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Emirate of Abu Dhabi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Emirate of Abu Dhabi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Al Ain)

January25°C (77°F) February27°C (81°F) March31°C (88°F) April36°C (97°F) May41°C (106°F) June43°C (109°F) This monthJuly44°C (111°F) August43°C (109°F) September41°C (106°F) October37°C (99°F) November32°C (90°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Temperature range in Emirate of Abu Dhabi (May)

Precipitation variation in Emirate of Abu Dhabi (May)

Al Ain

In May Al Ain generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
41°C (106°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Abu Dhabi

In May Abu Dhabi generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
36°C (97°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
342 hours
336 hours
Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Da‘sah

In May Da‘sah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Ghantoot

In May Ghantoot generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
37°C (99°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
307 hours
350 hours
344 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Jebel Dhanna

In May Jebel Dhanna generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Al Ain 41°C (106°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Da‘sah 33°C (91°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Abu Dhabi 36°C (97°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Ghantoot 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Jebel Dhanna 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Madīnat Zāyid 41°C (106°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)

Emirate of Abu Dhabi weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates brings poor weather. In Al Ain, daytime temperatures are typically around 41°C (106°F) and nighttime lows hover near 27°C (81°F).

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

Average temperatures in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates during May range from a nighttime low near 27°C (81°F) to a daytime high around 41°C (106°F) in Al Ain.

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

Not particularly. Al Ain averages just 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates due to the typically unpleasant 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. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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