The weather in December in Abu Dhabi

It's warm in December in Abu Dhabi with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 21°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Abu Dhabi. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2020, Abu Dhabi reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Abu Dhabi is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 1,7 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Abu Dhabi

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Abu Dhabi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Abu Dhabi New York
Average temperature 27°C 9°C
Max. temperature 29°C 12°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 1,7 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 1 day 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Abu Dhabi with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 19°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Abu Dhabi is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Abu Dhabi

Temperature in December in Abu Dhabi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Abu Dhabi

Total precipitation in December in Abu Dhabi over the years

Daily UV index in December in Abu Dhabi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Abu Dhabi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Abu Dhabi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Abu Dhabi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.