Abu al Abyad

Island Large island off Abu Dhabi's coast

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Abu al Abyad
24.2080, 53.8100

How to Get to Abu al Abyad #

Access is by private boat from the western Abu Dhabi coastline; small charter operators and fishing skiffs run to nearby islands in the Al Dhafra region. Navigation can be tricky because of shallow reefs; local skippers know the safe channels.

Tips for Visiting Abu al Abyad #

  • If landing by private boat, use the western anchorage to avoid shallow reefs; local fishermen can point to the safest approach.
  • Bring binoculars for the birdlife: migratory shorebirds use the island as a temporary stopover in spring and autumn.
  • Check with Abu Dhabi authorities about access - some islands in the Al Dhafra region require permits.

Best Time to Visit Abu al Abyad #

Small island off the coast of Abu Dhabi in the Arabian Gulf; visited mainly by boaters, fishermen, and those interested in coastal ecology.

Winter
November-February · 18-25°C
Pleasant days and calm seas; best time for boat trips and coastal birdwatching.
Spring
March-April · 20-28°C
Warmer days, nesting season for some seabirds; water clarity improves for snorkeling.
Autumn
September-October · 25-34°C
Hot but bearable early in the season; afternoons can be windy.

Weather & Climate near Abu al Abyad #

Climate

Abu al Abyad's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 41°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberJanuaryApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm, feeling like 27°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° 38°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 36°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
27° 40°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 39°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

39°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
29° 41°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 40°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

40°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
29° 41°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 36°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

37°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
27° 39°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 36°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

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