September Weather in Abu Dhabi, UAE - 2025

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It is located on a T shaped island that protrudes into the Arabian Gulf and is the largest out of all seven emirates in the UAE and is the official seat of the government and home to the president.

It is a developed city with lots of attractions and things to do in addition to being the commercial center of the country. This area also has a rich history as some archaeological finds suggesting evidence of civilizations dating back to the third millennium were discovered here.

Weather September 2025 in Abu Dhabi UAE:

Generally, September in Abu Dhabi will be really hot, with an average temperature of around 109°F / 43°C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. You can expect around 0 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain during the month of September.
Very uncomfortable (very high humidity) with very high temperatures
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September weather in Abu Dhabi UAE

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in September in Abu Dhabi, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if September is comfortable or humid

Generally, September in Abu Dhabi will be really hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 109°F / 43°C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will cool down to around 78°F / 26°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature, and the high humidity level.

Abu Dhabi does not have a lot of rainy days in September. You can expect around 0 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for September 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

September weather in Abu Dhabi UAE in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in September in Abu Dhabi, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Abu Dhabi in September

Generally, you can expect in September an average temperature of 109°F / 43°C during the day and an average of 78°F / 26°C during the night. In September, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 113°F / 45°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 71°F / 22°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 113°F / 45°C. When comparing September with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 113°F / 45°C. And slightly more than October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 100°F / 38°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Abu Dhabi during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Abu Dhabi during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July and August are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 118°F / 48°C. January and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. When comparing September with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than August, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 118°F / 48°C. And slightly more than October, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 105°F / 41°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Abu Dhabi each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Abu Dhabi during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Abu Dhabi during the year.

- Can you expect rain in September in Abu Dhabi?

Generally, you can expect about 0 rain days in September, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, June and September are the driest months, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mm. March is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.5 inches / 12 mmmm. When comparing September with the month before and after, this is almost equal to August, which sees around 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain. And almost equal to October, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rain

Rain days for Abu Dhabi during the year.
Rain days for Abu Dhabi during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, September is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 0 days. March is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 2 and 3 days. When comparing September with the month before and after, this is almost equal to August, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain. And almost equal to October, which sees around 0 days of rain

There is one thing that is important to know, in many tropical destinations rain can be short and heavy, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

- What will the water temperature be in Abu Dhabi for September

You can expect in September, the water temperature for Abu Dhabi to be between 95°F / 35°C and 91°F / 33°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 95°F / 35°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 71°F / 22°C and 73°F / 23°C. When comparing the water temperature from September with the month before and after, September has a water temperature almost equal to August, with a water temperature of around 95°F / 35°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from October, that is around 91°F / 33°C.

Water temperature for Abu Dhabi during the year.
Water temperature for Abu Dhabi during the year.

- Can you expect in September a lot of sunny days in Abu Dhabi

Generally, you can expect around 24 sunny days in September and around 7 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, May is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 25 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 15 and 16 sunny days. When comparing September with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to August, with around 24 sunny days. And almost equal to October, with an average of between 23 and 24 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Abu Dhabi
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Abu Dhabi

We have looked at the sunny days in Abu Dhabi. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 3 cloudy days. September is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 0 cloudy days. When comparing September with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to August, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. And almost equal to October, with around 0 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in September in Abu Dhabi?

Generally, September in Abu Dhabi will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some.

We use the humidity and temperature in Abu Dhabi to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). June and July And have the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). When comparing September with the month before and after, this is almost equal to August, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity). And slightly more than October, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Abu Dhabi
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Abu Dhabi

What to do in Abu Dhabi UAE in September

  • Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque -  this stunning landmark is one of the top places to see in Abu Dhabi. It is the largest mosque in the country and its doors are open to people of all religions to come in and bask in this beautiful architectural wonder. Mameluke, Fatimid, and ottoman design elements were used together with Macedonian marble to create a modern mosque that presents Islamic architecture at its finest. It also houses the world's largest carpet.
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi- snowbirds can get to experience humanity's artistic achievements in its entirety in this museum. Everything from Neolithic sculptures, Egyptian statues, famous paintings to modern-day art can be viewed here. The outside of the Louvre is also a work of art as its silver domes dominate the area its located in.
  • Ferrari world - car lovers will have their fill of amazing old and new model luxury cars as they view the collection of Ferrari cars on display here. There is also a tour of the Ferrari factory and you can settle in to watch the cars zoom past in races.
  • Qasr Al-Hosn - also known as the white fort or the old fort, this restored building is a historical treasure in Abu Dhabi. It was built in 1793 for the ruling family and the palace was also the seat of government. Now it serves as a museum with historic photographs on display.

Is it humid in Abu Dhabi UAE in September?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Abu Dhabi UAE in September. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in September in Abu Dhabi, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Abu Dhabi during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of September, you can expect that Abu Dhabi will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable. June and July are the most uncomfortable months. It will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Abu Dhabi
Humidity level for Abu Dhabi

Is September a good time to go to Abu Dhabi UAE?

Trying to answer the question of whether September is a good time to go to Abu Dhabi is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Abu Dhabi in September, we can see that it will be too hot for a lot of visitors. In September, you can expect it to be really hot, with an average temperature of around 109°F / 43°C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will be around 78°F / 26°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 24 sunny days and 7 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 0 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain during September. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that September in Abu Dhabi UAE is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Abu Dhabi UAE in September?

In Abu Dhabi, it does not rain all day in September. You can expect around 0 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 0 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Abu Dhabi UAE, there are, on average 24 sunny days and 7 partly sunny days in September. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is September the rainiest month in Abu Dhabi UAE?

September is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Abu Dhabi, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

March is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 3 days with rain. September is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.

March is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 0.5 inches / 12 mm of rain. September is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

Is September the most sunniest month in Abu Dhabi UAE?

September is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Abu Dhabi, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

May is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 24 sunny days, and 7 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

October is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. September is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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