Abu Dhabi weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: December – March
What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in March?
In March, Abu Dhabi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Dhabi.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 99 | 93 | 66 |
| Day | 25° | 28° | 33° |
| Night | 16° | 18° | 22° |
| Sea | 21° | 23° | 26° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 11 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 2 | 1 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 58 min06:33 – 18:31
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on average
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Dubai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- 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 March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Abu Dhabi in March: quick answers
Is Abu Dhabi hot in March?
Yes. In March, Abu Dhabi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 18 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Abu Dhabi in March?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)