When to go · Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Medium; United Arab Emirates overall
Prices: Medium; United Arab Emirates overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedUnited Arab Emirates month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Abu DhabiHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 0 days
Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townfine
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.

United Arab Emirates overall: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

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

First month

Second month

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

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

Abu Dhabi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.