Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
15mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
81
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Compare Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March29°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Abu Dhabi's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March15mm average rain
March is close to Abu Dhabi's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March8.2 hours average sun
March is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March23°C average sea
March is below Abu Dhabi's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 32°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March81 weather score
March scores above Abu Dhabi's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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