Month guide · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, dry and sunny, with the sea still warm. Prices jump around Grand Prix weekend.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Abu Dhabi: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 35°C (95°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (37°C (99°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Summer (June–September). Highs above 40°C with coastal humidity. Indoor attractions, malls and hotel pools take over, and room rates drop sharply.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Abu Dhabi Art — gallery fair at Manarat Al Saadiyat (usually November)
- Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit (usually late November or early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Yas Island
Yas Marina Circuit
If you only want to see the track, a guided tour is far less expensive than a driving experience.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- After dark
- Iconic
Palace · Ras Al Akhdar
Qasr Al Watan
A working presidential palace opened to visitors in 2019, Qasr Al Watan has a Great Hall under a vast central dome, ceremonial meeting rooms, a library of Arab manuscripts and exhibits on Emirati governance and science.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- After dark
- Photo spot
Theme park · Yas Island
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Families with young children can spend most of the day in Cartoon Junction and Bedrock, where rides have lower height limits.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Yas Island
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Opened in 2023, this indoor marine-life park on Yas Island is organised into ocean realms, from the Arctic to a tropical reef and Abu Dhabi's own coastal waters, with a large central aquarium, rides and shows.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Abu Dhabi.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 18°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
It is one of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. One of the best months: warm, dry and sunny, with the sea still warm. Prices jump around Grand Prix weekend.
+How warm is Abu Dhabi in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.