Abu Dhabi in December

Inside Abu Dhabi's best window: Nov–Mar.

No other month rates higher than December for Abu Dhabi in this guide.

• Abu DhabiHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 2 days
• Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townbest weather

  November to March runs 20–30 °C (68–86 °F); June to September sits at 40–46 °C (104–115 °F) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.November to March runs 68–86 °F (20–30 °C); June to September sits at 104–115 °F (40–46 °C) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  Late Nov / early Dec (check) · United Arab Emirates

  Abu Dhabi hotel prices triple on race weekend; Yas Island crowded.

Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall

High

Prices · United Arab Emirates overall

High

United Arab Emirates overall: Peak season; National Day 2–3 Dec and New Year's Eve fill hotels at the year's highest prices.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abu Dhabi, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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