Dubai vs Abu Dhabi

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dubai edges ahead as the better destination in May. Dubai offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Abu Dhabi sees 13 sunshine hours and 0 rain days.

Dubai can feel quite hot at 38°C, so plan for heat. Abu Dhabi runs hot at 37°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in May.

Dubai reaches an average high of 38°C (100°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 14°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Abu Dhabi averages 37°C (99°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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 May.

Dubai receives approximately 0 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Abu Dhabi sees 0 mm over 0 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Humidity also differs: Dubai averages 70% while Abu Dhabi sits at 78%. Abu Dhabi will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.