Season guide · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi in autumn
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Slywire, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Heat fades through October, the sea is at its warmest for swimming, and the season builds towards the Grand Prix and National Day. Expect highs up to 37°C (99°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 1 rainy days across October–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 37°C (99°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 37°C (99°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 | 10.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 35°C (95°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Abu Dhabi Art — gallery fair at Manarat Al Saadiyat (usually November)
- November: Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit (usually late November or early December)
Make the most of the weather
Nature · Jubail Island
Jubail Mangrove Park
Visit at high tide, when water fills the channels beneath the boardwalk and wildlife is more active.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Breakwater
Heritage Village
A reconstructed oasis village on the Breakwater shows life before oil: palm-frond barasti houses, a souq, falaj irrigation channels and craftspeople working on pottery and weaving.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Views
Experience · Sweihan Road
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
It is near the airport, so it fits well on an arrival or departure day.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Nature
Aquarium · Khor Al Maqta
The National Aquarium at Al Qana
On the Al Qana waterfront near the Grand Mosque, the aquarium follows marine life from the UAE's own coasts out to the world's oceans, with sharks, rays and turtles in large walk-through tanks.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Waterfront · Corniche
Corniche promenade and beach
Rent a bike near the western end and ride towards the Breakwater at sunset for skyline views.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Views
- Active
Day trips in autumn
- Desert safari (About 1 hour each way by 4x4) — Afternoon tours drive into the dunes inland from the city for dune bashing, sandboarding and a short camel ride, then finish at a camp with a barbecue dinner and henna.
- Al Wathba Wetland Reserve (About 45 minutes by car) — A protected wetland south-east of the city where greater flamingos gather and breed, along with more than 200 other bird species recorded.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
Yes: November is among the best months. Heat fades through October, the sea is at its warmest for swimming, and the season builds towards the Grand Prix and National Day.
+What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in autumn?
Highs of up to 37°C (99°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.