Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Grand mosque, museums and quiet beaches. Best for: families, culture travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Abu Dhabi are November to April, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from May to October.
Abu Dhabi month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5.9 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| February | Good | 6.5 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 24°C | 2/30 |
| March | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 27°C | 2/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 31°C | 2/30 |
| May | Too hot | 8.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 36°C | 1/30 |
| June | Too hot | 9.2 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 41°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too hot | 8.9 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 40°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too hot | 8.6 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 41°C | 1/30 |
| September | Too hot | 8.1 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 39°C | 0/30 |
| October | Too hot | 7.3 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 35°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 6.3 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| December | Good | 5.6 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Abu Dhabi
Grand mosque, museums and quiet beaches. Very hot and humid summers, with air-conditioned everything, and a comfortable season from November to March. Dress and behaviour rules are stricter than in Europe, and alcohol is only served in licensed venues.
In Abu Dhabi afternoon highs average from 24°C in February to 41°C in June. The wettest month is February (about 2 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is November (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.4 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The nation's capital, filled with major museums and monuments. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Abu Dhabi
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Abu Dhabi are November to April, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi?
Afternoon highs average from 24°C in February to 41°C in June. The wettest month is February, with about 2 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Abu Dhabi?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from May to October.