Abu Dhabi is at its best from November to March.
It is busiest and priciest in November to March.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Abu Dhabi month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 36° / 25°dry, 1 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 31° / 21°dry, 1 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | 27° / 17°dry, 6 mm | Peak | UAE National DayAbu Dhabi Grand PrixChristmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | 24° / 15°dry, 16 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | 26° / 16°dry, 8 mm | Peak | Ramadan |
| March 2027Best weather | 30° / 19°dry, 14 mm | Peak | RamadanEid al-FitrEid al-Fitr |
| April 2027 | 35° / 22°dry, 10 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 39° / 26°dry, 2 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidaysEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha |
| June 2027 | 42° / 28°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 43° / 31°dry, 1 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40°C and above. Hotel prices drop and Yas Island's indoor theme parks are the draw. |
| August 2027 | 43° / 31°dry, 1 mm | Off-season | Gulf back-to-school rush |
| September 2027 | 41° / 28°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40°C and above. Hotel prices drop and Yas Island's indoor theme parks are the draw. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Abu Dhabi, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 2–3 DecUAE National DayEid Al Etihad: fireworks, parades and a long weekend for residents; beaches and hotels are busier.
- 4–6 DecAbu Dhabi Grand PrixFormula 1's season finale at Yas Marina: Abu Dhabi hotel prices peak that weekend.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 8 Feb – 9 Mar · expectedRamadanExpected 8 Feb to 9 Mar (moon sighting decides). Be discreet about eating and drinking in public by day; evenings come alive with iftars and late-opening malls, and hotels are often cheaper.
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 10 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrFamilies travel between India and the Gulf around Eid (expected 10 Mar), so Gulf fares rise.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
Flights to Abu Dhabi from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The best weather in Abu Dhabi is from November to March. Winter: sunny and 24-30°C, the best time for the Corniche, Saadiyat beaches and desert trips. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is November to March. The quietest months are May to September.
When is Abu Dhabi most crowded?
Peak season is November to March, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Abu Dhabi from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Bangalore has the lowest fare right now: ₹12,170 (one-way) for Sun 13 Dec.
How hot does Abu Dhabi get?
The hottest month is August, with average highs of 43°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 15°C.