🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi vs Jerusalem 🇮🇱

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Jerusalem, Israel — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abu Dhabi is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Abu Dhabi is drier, with roughly 73 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi🇮🇱 Jerusalem
Avg annual high33°C24°C
Hottest monthAugust (41°C)August (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (17°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year2194
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, October, November

🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

🇮🇱 Jerusalem

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Abu Dhabi or Jerusalem warmer?

Abu Dhabi is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abu Dhabi or Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is rainier — Abu Dhabi sees about 73 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi vs Jerusalem?

Abu Dhabi is best around January, February, December; Jerusalem is best around April, October, November.

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