Abu Dhabi in March
Still pleasant
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is one of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi.
March is warm and sunny, with outdoor activities still comfortable in the morning and evening.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–30°C
- Warm to hot and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm sea and sunny days.
–Heat starts to build.
My tip for March
Plan outdoor activities for early morning and evening.
- Beaches
- Culture
- Desert trips
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Abu Dhabi, 5th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is July; the best value is July.
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Weather
Weather in Abu Dhabi in March
In March Abu Dhabi averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 13 mm of rain or snow over 3 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 43°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Wet days
- 3
Climate data: NOAA. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Abu Dhabi in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- March is one of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Abu Dhabi overall (5 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and sunny days. The main downside: Heat starts to build.
- What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in March?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 13 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Warm to hot and dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 43°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Abu Dhabi crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is July.
- How expensive is Abu Dhabi in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is July.
- When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (March ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is July and the best value is July.