Weather in Abu Dhabi in May
In an average May, Abu Dhabi sees a daily high around 36°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°C to 39°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 24°C to 29°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
43°C
1986-05-28
Lowest
27°C
2024-05-02
Low
Highest
32°C
2020-05-31
Lowest
20°C
1995-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
71°C
1990-05-25
Lowest
29°C
2005-05-07
Humidity
Highest
24.7 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
8.4 g/m³
2009-05-01
Wind
Highest
46 km/h
1981-05-02
Lowest
13 km/h
2024-05-03
Gust
Highest
66 km/h
2010-05-03
Lowest
21 km/h
2003-05-08
Precip
Wettest
9 mm
2024
Driest
0 mm
2025
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