Dubai vs Abu Dhabi

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are closely matched in March. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Dubai can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Abu Dhabi is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in March.

Dubai reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Abu Dhabi averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Dubai receives approximately 17 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during March. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Abu Dhabi sees 13 mm over 2 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Humidity also differs: Dubai averages 70% while Abu Dhabi sits at 78%. Abu Dhabi will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.