Month guide · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi in July
What July is really like in Abu Dhabi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Down, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 43°C (109°F), lows of 29°C (84°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. The hottest stretch of the year; the sea is bath-warm. Summer holidays bring Gulf families to Yas Island's indoor parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 43°C (109°F) / 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 32°C (90°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi: days average 43°C (109°F) against a yearly average high of 35°C (95°F), and nights fall to about 29°C (84°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (42°C (108°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 43°C (109°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:14
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 32°C (90°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm March days give way to real heat by May; beaches and water parks are at their best in March and April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Abu Dhabi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Ras Al Akhdar
Observation Deck at 300
Go about an hour before sunset to see the city in daylight and as the Corniche lights up.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Theme park · Yas Island
Yas Waterworld
This water park next to Ferrari World has slides from toddler splash zones to high-speed drops, a wave pool and a lazy river, all themed around an Emirati pearl-diving legend.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Beach · Saadiyat Island
Saadiyat Beach
Combine a morning at the Louvre Abu Dhabi with an afternoon here; the two are about 10 minutes apart by taxi.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
Nature · Eastern Mangroves
Mangrove kayaking at Eastern Mangroves
The mangrove channels along the island's eastern shore, protected as Mangrove National Park, are best explored by kayak or paddleboard.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 32°C (90°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Abu Dhabi.
What to pack
For highs near 43°C, lows near 29°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Abu Dhabi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest stretch of the year; the sea is bath-warm. Summer holidays bring Gulf families to Yas Island's indoor parks.
+How warm is Abu Dhabi in July?
Average highs are around 43°C (109°F) and lows around 29°C (84°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.