Abu Dhabi Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

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

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (11.4 hours per day) and February (7.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Abu Dhabi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Abu Dhabi

March, Abu Dhabi’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 38°C (100°F).

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.