City break

Abu Dhabi weather in April

Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in April

Good

Best time to visit: December – March

Air temperature33°CNight 22°
Sea temperature25.6°Cpleasant
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 12.7 h daylight
Rainy days1days / month5 mm

What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in April?

In April, Abu Dhabi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.

April compared

How the weather changes from March to May. Tap a month to open it.

MarchMarAprilAprMayMay
Score936650
Day28°33°37°
Night18°22°26°
Sea23°26°29°
Sun9 h10 h11 h
Rain days210

More details for April

Daylight
12 h 42 min06:02 – 18:44
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
8 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
24 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
26 %on average
Hot days
23 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+4Asia/Dubai

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in April

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Abu Dhabi in April: quick answers

Is Abu Dhabi hot in April?

Yes. In April, Abu Dhabi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in April?

Yes. In April the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.

Does it rain much in Abu Dhabi in April?

It hardly ever rains.

Abu Dhabi month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)