Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Abu Dhabi | Doha | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 25°C (77°F)▲ | 24°C (75°F) | Abu Dhabi |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 18°C (64°F)▲ | 16°C (61°F) | Abu Dhabi |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days▲ | 2 days | Abu Dhabi |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 5 mm▲ | 14 mm | Abu Dhabi |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 70%▲ | Doha |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h▲ | 22 km/h | Abu Dhabi |
Abu Dhabi and Doha are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Abu Dhabi sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Doha is also comfortable at 24°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Abu Dhabi is the stronger choice in December.
Abu Dhabi reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Doha averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Abu Dhabi receives approximately 5 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Doha sees 14 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Abu Dhabi the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Abu Dhabi averages 78% while Doha sits at 70%. Abu Dhabi will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 25°C, lows of 18°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 24°C, lows of 16°C, 2 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Abu Dhabi | Doha | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 23°C | 2d | 22°C | 2d |
| Feb | 25°C | 2d | 23°C | 2d |
| Mar | 28°C | 2d | 27°C | 2d |
| Apr | 32°C | 1d | 32°C | 1d |
| May | 37°C | 0d | 38°C | 0d |
| Jun | 38°C | 0d | 40°C | 0d |
| Jul | 40°C | 0d | 41°C | 0d |
| Aug | 40°C | 0d | 41°C | 0d |
| Sep | 38°C | 0d | 39°C | 0d |
| Oct | 35°C | 0d | 35°C | 0d |
| Nov | 30°C | 1d | 29°C | 1d |
| Dec | 25°C | 1d | 24°C | 2d |
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