Average Monthly Sunshine in Abu Dhabi

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Abu Dhabi receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Abu Dhabi changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3457 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 11.4 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 7.7 hours in February.

Abu Dhabi’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Abu Dhabi enjoys an average of 3457 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

March, Abu Dhabi’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 38°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Abu Dhabi Precipitation page.