Weather in Abu Dhabi in May
In an average May, Abu Dhabi sees a daily high around 40°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 40°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 36°C to 43°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 28°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
47°C
2009-05-27
Lowest
28°C
2024-05-02
Low
Highest
33°C
2020-05-31
Lowest
17°C
1991-05-07
Feels-like
Highest
85°C
1990-05-25
Lowest
30°C
2005-05-07
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
1990-05-25
Lowest
6.5 g/m³
2002-05-03
Wind
Highest
46 km/h
2018-05-13
Lowest
13 km/h
2024-05-03
Gust
Highest
71 km/h
2018-05-13
Lowest
21 km/h
1981-05-06
Precip
Wettest
7 mm
2024
Driest
0 mm
2016
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