Abu Dhabi in May
Very hot
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is a below-average month in Abu Dhabi.
May is very hot; most visits are centred around air-conditioned attractions and the early morning.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–40°C
- Very hot and dry.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Low prices and few tourists.
–Intense heat.
My tip for May
Keep outdoor time to the early morning or after sunset.
- Museums
- Pools
- Indoor attractions
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Abu Dhabi, 8th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is July; the best value is July.
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Months I'd choose over May
Weather
Weather in Abu Dhabi in May
In May Abu Dhabi averages a high of 40°C (104°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 0 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 43°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 40°C
- 104°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: NOAA. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Abu Dhabi in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- May is a below-average month in Abu Dhabi. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Abu Dhabi overall (8 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Low prices and few tourists. The main downside: Intense heat.
- What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in May?
- Average highs are around 40°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 0 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Very hot and dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 43°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Abu Dhabi crowded in May?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is July.
- How expensive is Abu Dhabi in May?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is July.
- When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (May ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is July and the best value is July.
Still going to Abu Dhabi in May?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — intense heat.
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