Month guide · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi in April
What April is really like in Abu Dhabi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Afternoons turn hot, but mornings and evenings are still fine for the beach; hotel rates start to fall.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Abu Dhabi: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 35°C (95°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 40°C (104°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:44
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter (December–February). Peak season with sunny days in the mid-20s, cool evenings, festivals and the highest hotel prices; the sea is cool for some swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Abu Dhabi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Jubail Island
Jubail Mangrove Park
Raised wooden boardwalks wind through the mangrove forest on Jubail Island, between Saadiyat and Yas, with signs explaining the coastal ecosystem.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Breakwater
Heritage Village
Come in the late afternoon and stay for the skyline lighting up across the water.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Views
Experience · Sweihan Road
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
The emirate's specialist falcon hospital treats thousands of birds a year, and its guided tours take visitors through the examination rooms and free-flight aviary, where you can hold a falcon on a gloved arm.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Nature
Market · Al Mina
Mina Zayed fish and dates markets
Go in the morning, when the catch is freshest, and agree the cooking price before you hand over your fish.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
- Free
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Abu Dhabi.
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Abu Dhabi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
It is a shoulder-season month. Afternoons turn hot, but mornings and evenings are still fine for the beach; hotel rates start to fall.
+How warm is Abu Dhabi in April?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.