When to go · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Hot afternoons (33–36 °C (91–97 °F)); beaches and evenings still good; dust days possible.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Hot afternoons (91–97 °F (33–36 °C)); beaches and evenings still good; dust days possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- United Arab Emirates overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United Arab Emirates overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Hot afternoons (33–36 °C (91–97 °F)); beaches and evenings still good; dust days possible.Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Hot afternoons (91–97 °F (33–36 °C)); beaches and evenings still good; dust days possible.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- Abu DhabiHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 1 day
- Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townfine
November to March runs 20–30 °C (68–86 °F); June to September sits at 40–46 °C (104–115 °F) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.November to March runs 68–86 °F (20–30 °C); June to September sits at 104–115 °F (40–46 °C) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall
- Medium
- Prices · United Arab Emirates overall
- Medium
United Arab Emirates overall: Hot afternoons (33–36 °C); beaches and evenings still good; dust days possible.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abu Dhabi, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 1 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across United Arab Emirates: Hot afternoons (33–36 °C); beaches and evenings still good; dust days possible.
January: Inside Abu Dhabi's best window: Nov–Mar.
Abu Dhabi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen