Season guide · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Peturrunar, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm March days give way to real heat by May; beaches and water parks are at their best in March and April. Expect highs up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 3 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 40°C (104°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 3
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 2 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| April | 35°C (95°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 40°C (104°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 | 13.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 35°C (95°F) against a yearly 35°C (95°F), and 3 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Abu Dhabi Festival continues (usually into March)
- March: Sheikh Zayed Festival at Al Wathba (usually runs through the winter into March)
Make the most of the weather
Theme park · Yas Island
Yas Waterworld
Arrive at opening in summer and claim a shaded cabana or lounger before midday.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Aquarium · Yas Island
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Opened in 2023, this indoor marine-life park on Yas Island is organised into ocean realms, from the Arctic to a tropical reef and Abu Dhabi's own coastal waters, with a large central aquarium, rides and shows.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Beach · Saadiyat Island
Saadiyat Beach
Combine a morning at the Louvre Abu Dhabi with an afternoon here; the two are about 10 minutes apart by taxi.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
Nature · Eastern Mangroves
Mangrove kayaking at Eastern Mangroves
The mangrove channels along the island's eastern shore, protected as Mangrove National Park, are best explored by kayak or paddleboard.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Jubail Island
Jubail Mangrove Park
Visit at high tide, when water fills the channels beneath the boardwalk and wildlife is more active.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in spring
- Dubai (About 1.5 hours by car or bus) — The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and its fountain shows, the old Al Fahidi district and the abra boats across Dubai Creek make a long but easy day trip.
- Liwa Oasis and Moreeb Dune (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — Liwa's crescent of date-farm villages sits at the edge of the Rub' al Khali, the Empty Quarter, among some of the largest dunes in Arabia.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
Yes: March is among the best months. Warm March days give way to real heat by May; beaches and water parks are at their best in March and April.
+What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in spring?
Highs of up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 3 rainy days over the season.